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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE PETITION FILING BEGINS MONDAY

By Mark Wells Nov 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Wayne County Clerk and Recorder Liz Ann Woodrow has announced the filing dates for candidates seeking school board positions in the April 6, 2027, Consolidated General Election.

Candidates interested in serving on local school boards may file their nomination petitions beginning Monday, November 16, through Monday, November 23rd.

School board positions up for election include those in the Fairfield Community High School District, Fairfield Grade School District 112, Jasper, Geff, North Wayne, New Hope, and Wayne City school districts.

The Wayne County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th to accept candidate petitions.

On Monday, November 23rd, the final day of filing, the office will remain open until 5 p.m.

Petition packets are available at the Wayne County Clerk’s Office, located on the first floor of the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield.

Woodrow reminds prospective candidates that all required petitions must be submitted during the designated filing period to qualify for the April 6th election.