Key Dates for November 2025 School Board Elections
If you are preparing for the fall school board elections, these key dates can help.
Monday, Aug. 25: First day to file nomination papers with the board secretary. Contact Board Secretary Lynn Meadows by phone (515)-254-3394 or email for paperwork.
Thursday, Sept. 18: Last day to file nomination papers with the board secretary. Deadline is 5 p.m. Papers must be delivered in person to the District Office at 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston.
Friday, Sept. 19: Board secretaries deliver nomination papers to controlling commissioner. Deadline is noon.
Tuesday, Sept. 23: Last day candidates may withdraw. Last day written objections to nomination papers or eligibility of candidates may be filed. Deadline is 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 4: School election day. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 10 or Wednesday, Nov. 12: Tier 1 canvass of votes; first Monday or Wednesday after the election, unless these dates fall on a legal holiday, then it pushes back one day. This is the election canvass for school districts located within one county.
Monday, Nov. 24, 6 p.m.: Johnston Board of Education Organizational Meeting. This is the board’s first regular or special meeting following the final canvass. During this meeting, the board organizes for the new term.