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Richmond School Board Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 16, 2028
Current holder:Jason Kamras(Democratic)

The Richmond School Board Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members of the Richmond City School Board, which oversees public education for the city of Richmond, Virginia. The board is responsible for setting educational policies, approving budgets, and supervising the superintendent in one of Virginia's largest school districts.

About This Race

The Richmond School Board Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members of the Richmond City School Board, which oversees public education for the city of Richmond, Virginia. The board is responsible for setting educational policies, approving budgets, and supervising the superintendent in one of Virginia's largest school districts.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 16, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the Richmond School Board Election, Virginia residents must register by October 16, 2028, either online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at their local voter registration office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, or participate in early voting from October 26 to November 5, 2028, at designated locations; acceptable photo ID is required to vote.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Jason Kamras

Richmond School Board Member

Biography

Jason Kamras is the incumbent Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools and a former National Teacher of the Year who has led district-wide reform efforts focused on equity, literacy improvement, and school modernization since 2018; he is running to ensure continued progress in student achievement and community engagement.

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Independent

Shadavion Jones

Richmond School Board Member

Biography

Shadavion Jones is a Richmond native, parent of two public school students, and community advocate who has organized youth mentorship programs and pushed for increased transparency in school budgeting; she is running to represent families in under-resourced neighborhoods and prioritize student mental health and vocational training.

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