The Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the governing board responsible for overseeing the district’s educational policies, budget, and superintendent in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a nonpartisan city-level school board election where voters will elect candidates to serve four-year terms.
About This Race
The Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the governing board responsible for overseeing the district’s educational policies, budget, and superintendent in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a nonpartisan city-level school board election where voters will elect candidates to serve four-year terms.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 7, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Arizona, residents must register by October 6, 2026, either online through the Arizona Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county recorder’s office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, or participate in early voting from October 7 to November 2, 2026, at designated vote centers; a valid ID such as an Arizona driver’s license, tribal ID, or utility bill with name and address is required.
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Nonpartisan
Daniel Romero
Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board Member
Biography
Daniel Romero is a Phoenix small business owner and parent of two district students who has served on the district’s finance advisory committee for three years. He is running to bring fiscal responsibility, improve school safety protocols, and increase vocational training opportunities to better prepare students for careers or college.
Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board Member
Biography
Linda Chávez is a former Phoenix Union High School District teacher and current education advocate with over 20 years of experience in curriculum development and student equity initiatives. She is running to ensure equitable access to quality education, improve teacher retention, and expand mental health resources for students across the district.
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