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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Regional School Unit 22 School Board - Hampden, Seat 5Regional School Unit 22 School Board - Hampden, Seat 4Regional School Unit 22 School Board - Hampden, Seat 3Regional School Unit 22 School Board - Hampden, Seat 1
Job description
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Eligibility requirements
A Candidate must be at least 18 years of age and a resident and voter in the electoral district which the candidate seeks to represent as of the date that the candidate files nomination petitions in the year of the election.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 97 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Filing phone number: 207-942-8535
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Commissioners' office.
Filing requirements: Candidates for Regional School Units should consult their respective school superintendent to determine which of the methods of apportionment found in Maine Title 20-A SS1472 apply to their district. In units where directors represent subdistricts, nomination papers must be furnished by the secretary of the regional school unit at least 10 days before the deadline for filing nomination papers. Notwithstanding any other section of this Title, directors must be nominated by obtaining a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 50 signatures of registered voters residing within a subdistrict. The secretary shall notify the municipal officers of the names of candidates in each subdistrict. In units where directors are elected at large, nominations for directors must be made on petitions provided by the regional school unit secretary. The petitions must be signed as provided in Title 30-A, section 2528, subsection 4 or, if the candidate is a voting resident in a municipality having a population of less than 200, signed by at least 20% of the registered voters of that municipality; The petitions must be submitted to the registrar of voters in the respective municipalities for certification of the voting residence of the nominee and of the voters signing the petition. More detailed versions of these requirements and other variations can be found 20-A SS1473.
FAQ
How often is Local School Board elected?
The position of Local School Board is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Hampden Town, ME?
Candidates for Regional School Units should consult their respective school superintendent to determine which of the methods of apportionment found in Maine Title 20-A SS1472 apply to their district. In units where directors represent subdistricts, nomination papers must be furnished by the secretary of the regional school unit at least 10 days before the deadline for filing nomination papers. Notwithstanding any other section of this Title, directors must be nominated by obtaining a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 50 signatures of registered voters residing within a subdistrict. The secretary shall notify the municipal officers of the names of candidates in each subdistrict. In units where directors are elected at large, nominations for directors must be made on petitions provided by the regional school unit secretary. The petitions must be signed as provided in Title 30-A, section 2528, subsection 4 or, if the candidate is a voting resident in a municipality having a population of less than 200, signed by at least 20% of the registered voters of that municipality; The petitions must be submitted to the registrar of voters in the respective municipalities for certification of the voting residence of the nominee and of the voters signing the petition. More detailed versions of these requirements and other variations can be found 20-A SS1473.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Commissioners' office.
Where is the filing office?
97 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 207-942-8535.
How do I get started running for Local School Board?
You can start running for Local School Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Local School Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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