The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the governing board for Gilbert Public Schools in Maricopa County, Arizona. Three seats are up for election, with candidates running non-partisan races to set district policy, oversee the superintendent, and approve budgets affecting over 30,000 students.
About This Race
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the governing board for Gilbert Public Schools in Maricopa County, Arizona. Three seats are up for election, with candidates running non-partisan races to set district policy, oversee the superintendent, and approve budgets affecting over 30,000 students.
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 be U.S. citizens, Arizona residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Voters can register online at servicearizona.com, by mail, or in person at county recorder offices, with a deadline of October 6, 2026. Early voting begins October 7, 2026, and voters may request a mail-in ballot or vote in person at designated voting centers through November 2, 2026. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST, and voters must present acceptable identification such as an Arizona driver's license, tribal enrollment card, or two forms of non-photo ID showing name and address.
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Independent
David Morales
Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board Member
Biography
David Morales is a local small business owner and former school volunteer who has served on the district’s finance advisory committee for three years. He is campaigning on a platform of fiscal responsibility, expanding career and technical education programs, and ensuring school safety through evidence-based policies.
Jennifer Campbell is a former Gilbert Public Schools teacher with 15 years of classroom experience and a parent of two current district students. She is running to increase teacher pay, reduce class sizes, and improve transparency in district spending, emphasizing her firsthand knowledge of classroom needs.
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