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Nashville School Board Election

Election Date:August 6, 2026Register by:July 15, 2026

The Nashville School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine members of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Board of Education. This nonpartisan election decides leadership for Tennessee's second-largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and educational direction for over 80,000 students across Davidson County.

About This Race

The Nashville School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine members of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Board of Education. This nonpartisan election decides leadership for Tennessee's second-largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and educational direction for over 80,000 students across Davidson County.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 6, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 15, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Tennessee, residents must be U.S. citizens, state residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Register online via the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county election commission office. Early voting runs from July 18 to August 1, 2026, and voters must present a valid state or federal photo ID at the polls.

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Dr. Jennifer Martinez

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Board of Education, District 5

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Martinez is a lifelong Nashville educator with 20 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and district administrator in MNPS. She is running to improve student outcomes, increase teacher pay, and expand access to mental health resources in schools.

Campaign Website
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Michael Thompson

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Board of Education, District 5

Biography

Michael Thompson is a small business owner and parent of two MNPS students who has served on the Davidson County Parent-Teacher Association council for six years. He is running to strengthen vocational training programs and increase parental involvement in school decision-making.

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