The 2026 Columbus City Schools Board General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. This election determines leadership for Ohio's largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and educational direction for over 47,000 students across 109 schools.
The 2026 Columbus City Schools Board General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. This election determines leadership for Ohio's largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and educational direction for over 47,000 students across 109 schools.
To vote in Ohio, residents must register by October 5, 2026, either online via the Ohio Secretary of State website, by mail, or in person at a county board of elections office. On Election Day or during the early voting period from October 8 to November 2, 2026, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place or designated early vote centers, presenting a valid photo ID such as an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport.