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Resources

The following resources can help you set up and conduct your board of education candidate campaign:

 

OSBA Get on Board candidate webinar 

This webinar reviews the everyday roles and responsibilities of school board members and the legal aspects of campaigning and being a board member.

 

Board Candidate webinar

 

Free candidate webinars

These webinars cover common questions that arise as candidates are considering running for a seat on their board of education.

 

 

What it takes to be a school board member

A guide to school board candidacy

 

 

 

Filing your nominating petition

Campaign Committees

 

 

Factsheets and brochures 

 

Candidate flier

 

Candidate flier

2025 OSBA Resources for Candidates

This publication refers to the Ohio Elections Commission. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Ohio Elections Commission was replaced by the Ohio Election Integrity Commission within the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS). More information about that change and how it will affect enforcement of campaign finance laws, administration of complaints, and advice related to elections, is available in this FAQ document on the commission's website

2025 OSBA Board Candidate flier