School District Elections
School district elections are held annually on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. Districts may also hold special elections as needed (20-20-105, MCA). In Missoula County, these elections are conducted by the Elections Office.
School district trustees are elected for a term of three years. A term may be shorter if a current term has been vacated. In that case, a trustee is elected to serve the remainder of that term.
Occasionally, trustees are appointed by "acclamation," which happens when they run unopposed and an election is not held.
Forms for potential school district candidates:
2025 School Election Calendar
This calendar from the Office of Public Instruction has deadlines and links to necessary forms.
Declaration of intent
This form must be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools no later than forty days before the election.