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Philadelphia 2027 School Board Primary Election

Election Date:May 18, 2027Register by:May 4, 2027

The Philadelphia 2027 School Board Primary Election will be held on May 18, 2027, to nominate candidates for the nine-member School Board of Philadelphia. Voters in each district will select nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2027, where the final board members will be elected to oversee the city's public school system.

About This Race

The Philadelphia 2027 School Board Primary Election will be held on May 18, 2027, to nominate candidates for the nine-member School Board of Philadelphia. Voters in each district will select nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2027, where the final board members will be elected to oversee the city's public school system.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 18, 2027
Registration Deadline
May 4, 2027
Early Voting Starts
May 2, 2027
Early Voting Ends
May 17, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in Pennsylvania, register online, by mail, or in person at your county election office. First-time voters must show ID at the polls; acceptable forms include a Pennsylvania driver's license, U.S. passport, or utility bill. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be requested by May 2, 2027, and returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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Democratic

James Carter

School Board Member, District 3

Biography

James Carter is a public school parent and former PTA president who has advocated for increased arts funding and smaller class sizes in Philadelphia schools for over a decade. He is running to bring more parent voices into board decisions and to address racial inequities in school resources.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Linda Ruiz

School Board Member, District 3

Biography

Linda Ruiz is a bilingual special education teacher with 15 years of experience in the School District of Philadelphia, currently teaching at a North Philadelphia elementary school. She is running to improve support for English language learners and students with disabilities across the district.

Campaign Website

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