School Board Candidates for the November 4, 2025 Election

The election paperwork and candidate guide for the upcoming November 4, 2025 election are linked below. Election paperwork must be filed with Sheila Tharp, SBO/Board Secretary. Questions can be submitted to her via email [email protected] or by phone 319-629-4212. 

2025 School Candidate Guide

Election Nomination Petition Form

Election Affidavit of Candidacy

Due Dates:

Monday, August 25: First day that paperwork can be filed

Thursday, September 18th (5:00p): Last day that paperwork can be filed

Candidates need to obtain at least 17 signatures using ONLY the Nomination Petition form linked above. Please do not use any other form. The Auditor's office encourages candidates to obtain more than 17 signatures in case signatures are challenged and subsequently thrown out. 

For completion of the Affidavit of Candidacy:

• This is a City/School Election on 11/4/2025
• The Candidate Affiliation is BLANK
• It must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. LTCSD District Administrative Assistant, Renae Williams, is a Notary

You may also visit the Secretary of State webpage for elections at: https://sos.iowa.gov/voters/schools-and-cities

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