Elections

Running for the Board

Filing a Nomination Petition

Candidates seeking election to the Board of Education must file a nomination petition with School District Clerk Brandi Graham. Petitions can be picked up at the District Office (2512 Co. Rt. 24, Hermon, NY 13652) on normal business days. Completed petitions must be returned to the school district clerk by Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Petitions must include the signature of at least 25 qualified voters of the Edwards-Knox Central School District. A candidate must be a qualified voter of the district, at least 18 years old, be able to read and write and shall have been a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to the election. All candidates are required to file expenditure statements.

Positions of candidates’ names on the ballot will be determined by a lottery. A drawing for ballot positions will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the District Office at Edwards-Knox Central School.

Learn more about Running for the School Board.

Board of Education Election Information

The elections of members of the Board of Education shall be held on the third Tuesday in May, unless this date conflicts with religious observances on that day, in which case it shall be held on the second Tuesday in May. The polls shall be open for those hours designated by the district.

Voting Information

For polling locations, voter eligibility, absentee and military ballots, visit the Voting Information section of the Budget & Finance page.