Open Seats & Term Length
Two seats available for a 4-year term, with elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Eligible candidates must reside in the school district.
Dates and Deadlines
- Nomination petitions available: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Deadline to file petitions (and optional write-in affidavits) Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Candidate Requirements
- Must have lived in the district for at least 12 months before the election
- Must be a registered voter
- Cannot have a sexual offense conviction against a child
- This is a nonpartisan election – candidates may not list political party affiliations.
Petition Requirements
- Collect 25 valid signatures from registered voters.
- Petitions must include a notarized circulator affidavit.
- Optional: file a write-in affidavit by the same deadline as a backup.
Filing & Campaign Requirements
File these forms with the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):
- Notice of Intent
- Affidavit of Qualifications
- Petition with required signatures
- Acceptance of Nomination
- File a candidate affidavit within 10 days of announcing your candidacy and use the TRACER system to report campaign finances.
Nomination petitions may be obtained from the Designated Election Official (DEO) at:
Ignacio School District Administration Office, 455 Becker Street, Ignacio, CO
During these times and dates:
August 6 - 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
August 11 – 7:15 am-Noon
August 12, 13, 14 – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
August 18, 19, 20, 21 – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
August 25, 26, 27, 28 – 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
August 29 – 7:30 -11 am
Completed petitions must be submitted to the DEO at:
Ignacio School District Administration Office
455 Becker Street, Ignacio CO
NO LATER THAN 11:00 am ON AUGUST 29, 2025