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Local School Board in Marshall County School District, TN
A nonpartisan guide to Local School Board in Marshall County School District. Find candidates and elected officials who have turned down partisan and big-money influence.
- Filing opens
- January 15, 2028
- Election date
- August 3, 2028
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Days until filing opens666
Days until electionOn the ballot
12 candidates filed so far
- Michael HerronNonpartisan
- Andy WoodardNonpartisan
- Tresha GrissomNonpartisan
- John AllenIndependent
About Local School Board
About this position
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Local School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be eighteen (18) years old, citizen of the United States, of Tennessee and of the school district and elected at-large by the residents of the school district. The individual shall be citizen of recognized integrity, intelligence, and ability to administer the duties of the office. To qualify as a candidate, an individual must show proof of graduation from high school or receipt of a G.E.D. No member of the city legislative body nor any other county governmental official shall be eligible for election as a member of the city Board of Education.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
- Filing period
- January 15, 2028 - March 14, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.
- Where to file
- 230 College Street, Suite 120, Lewisburg, TN 37091-3305
- Filing phone
- 931-359-4894
- Step 3
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Candidates for Local School Board
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