Elections

Candidate Resources

Candidate Guide: What candidates need to know about running for school board. 

Fair Campaign Practices Act: General Information about the Fair Campaign Practices Act, which requires financial disclosures for candidates.

Fair Campaign Practices Act for Candidates: Quick flyer showing the most important requirements in the FCPA for candidates.

Filing Deadlines 2025: Link to the Secretary of States' filing deadlines for candidates for the 2025 election cycle.

School Director Election Timeline: A timeline showing the most important steps in the elections process for school director elections.

Frequently Asked Questions Elections Process: Although designed for DEOs, this FAQ has helpful information for candidates as well. 

DEO and School Board Resources

Candidate Elections: Information about the Candidate Petition Verification Process, Election Timeline, the Fair Campaign Practices Act, Frequently Asked Questions, and more. 

Understanding Ballot Issues and Questions: Information about the process to add ballot issues or ballot questions to the ballot. 

Filling a Vacancy on the Board: Overview of the process by which a board seat becomes vacant and making an appointment to fill the seat. 

Modifying or Eliminating Term Limits FAQ: Information about how long a board member can serve on the board. 

Changing the Plan of Representation: Information about how a board can reorganize the board members, including adding or removing director districts and more options. 

Resources A-Z: Links to all sample forms, resolutions, and resources related to the election process.  

Webinars and Events

February 2025 Election Seminar: This seminar provided an overview of the candidate election process and the requirements for DEOs. 

• Recording available here. 
• Slides: Campaign Finance and Elections Process

Webinar Series: CASB 2025 Election Webinar Series will provide helpful information to candidates and DEOs. Details to come. 

Other Resources 

Resources A-Z: Links to all sample forms, resolutions, and resources related to the election process.  

Email List: Click here to join CASB's email list providing updates on election-related deadlines and other information for DEOs. 

Colorado Secretary of State Resources:

• Link to Fair Campaign Practices Act on SoS website
• Comprehensive Election Calendar on SoS website
• Elections and Voting page on SoS website