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Portland School Board Elections

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 18, 2027

The Portland School Board Elections in Maine will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect members to the Portland Public Schools Board of Education. These nonpartisan seats are responsible for overseeing the city's public school district, including budget approval, policy setting, and superintendent evaluation.

About This Race

The Portland School Board Elections in Maine will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect members to the Portland Public Schools Board of Education. These nonpartisan seats are responsible for overseeing the city's public school district, including budget approval, policy setting, and superintendent evaluation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2027

How to Vote

Voters in Portland, Maine must register to vote by October 18, 2027, either online, by mail, or in person at their town office or city hall. On Election Day, polling places will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; voters must provide proof of identity and residency if registering for the first time, but photo ID is not required to vote if already registered.

DT
Independent

David Tran

Portland School Board Member

Biography

David Tran is a former Portland Public Schools teacher and current school counselor with a decade of classroom experience in the district. He is running to support teacher retention, reduce class sizes, and increase access to bilingual and special education resources across Portland schools.

Campaign Website
SJ
Independent

Sarah Jenkins

Portland School Board Member

Biography

Sarah Jenkins is a Portland native and public school parent with over 15 years of experience in education advocacy and nonprofit management. She is running to improve equity in school funding, expand mental health services for students, and strengthen community engagement in district decision-making.

Campaign Website

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