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Pittsburgh 2027 School Board Primary Election

Election Date:May 18, 2027Register by:April 17, 2027
Current holder:William J. Gallagher(Democratic)

The Pittsburgh 2027 School Board Primary Election is scheduled for May 18, 2027, to nominate candidates for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors. Voters will select nominees for multiple at-large and district-specific seats on the nine-member board, which oversees the city's public school district serving over 20,000 students.

About This Race

The Pittsburgh 2027 School Board Primary Election is scheduled for May 18, 2027, to nominate candidates for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors. Voters will select nominees for multiple at-large and district-specific seats on the nine-member board, which oversees the city's public school district serving over 20,000 students.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 18, 2027
Registration Deadline
April 17, 2027
Early Voting Starts
May 6, 2027
Early Voting Ends
May 16, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in Pennsylvania, residents must be U.S. citizens, Pennsylvania residents for at least 30 days, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Registration can be completed online via the Pennsylvania Department of State website, by mail, or in person at county voter registration offices. Voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in their precinct; acceptable forms include a Pennsylvania driver’s license, PennDOT ID card, U.S. passport, or military ID. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Democratic

William J. Gallagher

Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors, District 4

Biography

William J. Gallagher is a incumbent board member first elected in 2023, seeking re-election to continue his work on fiscal responsibility and capital improvement projects across Pittsburgh schools. A former Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher and union representative with the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, Gallagher emphasizes reducing classroom overcrowding and expanding vocational training programs.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Jamela L. Elder

Pittsburgh Public Schools Board of Directors, District 2

Biography

Jamela L. Elder is a Pittsburgh Public Schools parent and education advocate who has served on the District 2 Community Advisory Council since 2022. She is running to increase transparency in board decisions, expand access to mental health services in schools, and improve literacy outcomes for elementary students. Elder previously worked as a youth program coordinator with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Campaign Website

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