School board elections: Find out more before you vote

School board elections: Find out more before you vote

Delaware’s school board elections will be held May 10, with voters choosing members to serve four-year terms. The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

To vote, you must be age 18 or over, a citizen and live in the school district in question. You'll also need to provide proof of identity and address, like with a drivers license, a work ID card with photo and home address, or a piece of mail with the street address.

Find more details on the Department of Elections website.

To help you as you vote, we reached out to candidates in districts in our main coverage area with questions. Find the interviews for each district below, as well as where to vote in each district.

Lake Forest

Lake Forest School Board election: Meet the candidates
The Lake Forest School District election this year is for one at-large seat currently held by Phillip Thomas. Thomas was recently named police chief in Greenwood, and is not seeking reelection. We asked each candidate a few questions about why they want to be on the school board and what

Candidates for the Lake Forest School Board will also participate in a virtual forum on Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. You can watch the forum via a Zoom link on the Parent Advisory Council page at the district website.

Where to vote:

  • Frederica Fire Hall, 6 Front St., Frederica
  • Lake Forest North Elementary, 319 E. Main St., Felton
  • Lake Forest South Elementary, 301 Dorman St., Harrington
  • Lake Forest High School, 5407 Killens Pond Rd., Felton

Woodbridge

Woodbridge School Board election: Meet the candidates
The Woodbridge School Board election this year is for one at-large seat currently held by Board President Paul Breeding, who is not seeking reelection. We sent each candidate a few questions about why they want to be on the school board and what they feel are important issues in the

Where to vote:

  • Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center, 400 S. Governors Ave., Greenwood
  • Woodbridge Middle School, 307 S. Laws St., Bridgeville

Seaford

Seaford School Board election: Meet the candidates
The Seaford School Board election this year is for one at-large seat currently held by Troy Purnell, who is not seeking reelection. We sent each candidate a few questions about why they want to be on the school board and what they feel are important issues in the district. George

Where to vote:

  • Seaford High School, 399 N. Market St. Ext, Seaford

Laurel

Laurel School Board election: Meet the candidates
The Laurel School Board election this year is for one at-large seat currently held by President Linda Hitchens. Hitchens is running against Joe Kelley for the seat. We sent each candidate a few questions about why they want to be on the school board and what they feel are the

Where to vote:

  • Laurel High School, 1133 S. Central Ave., Laurel

Delmar

Delmar School Board election: Meet the candidates
The Delmar School Board election this year is for one at-large seat currently held by Vice President Thomas Elliott, who is not seeking reelection. We sent each candidate a few questions about why they want to be on the school board and what they feel are the important issues in

Where to vote:

  • Delmar Middle and Senior High School, 200 N. 8th St., Delmar

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