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2028 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board General Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 10, 2028

The 2028 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board General Election is a municipal election held on November 7, 2028, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to elect members to the governing board of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The district serves over 35,000 students across Cleveland and surrounding areas, and board members are responsible for setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the superintendent.

About This Race

The 2028 Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board General Election is a municipal election held on November 7, 2028, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to elect members to the governing board of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The district serves over 35,000 students across Cleveland and surrounding areas, and board members are responsible for setting educational policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the superintendent.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 10, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Ohio, residents must register by October 10, 2028, either online via the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county board of elections office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST; early voting is available from October 8 to November 4 at designated locations, and absentee ballots must be requested by November 2 and received by November 7 to be counted.

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Republican

David Rodriguez

Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board Member

Biography

David Rodriguez is a small business owner and parent of two CMSD students who advocates for fiscal responsibility, school safety, and expanded vocational training programs. He seeks to bring private-sector accountability to district operations and reduce administrative overhead.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Lisa Thomas

Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board Member

Biography

Lisa Thomas is a lifelong Cleveland resident and former public school teacher with over 20 years of experience in urban education. She is running to improve student achievement, increase teacher retention, and expand access to mental health and special education services across the district.

Campaign Website

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