The filing period for school board candidates for the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election is November 16 to 23, 2026.

IASB has compiled a list of Key Dates for School Board Candidates who are running in the 2027 Consolidated Election. This and other information for School Board Candidates is available on the IASB website.

IASB offered a series of webinars for candidates. Recordings of each How to Navigate Running for School Board webinar are available for viewing. Topics included understanding the board member's role, petition circulation, filing a statement of economic interest, and petition filing.

A 2027 Candidate's Guide and the 2027 Election and Campaign Finance Calendar can be found on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.