Running a school board election doesn’t have to follow a rigid schedule. With Election Pilot, you can choose a timetable that works for your school community.
Plan Your Election Timeline
Every school is different, so we adjust the timing of the election process to suit your needs.
Use the Election Planner below to map out the key stages of your election and see how your timeline fits together. If you need help, our Mission Control team is always available to help you create a timetable that works.
Election Planner
Start by choosing how long each stage of the election will run. Once these are selected, the planner will automatically calculate the key dates for your election.
| Stage | Calculated date |
|---|---|
| Appoint returning officer | Thursday, 20 August 2026 |
| Close main electoral roll | Tuesday, 25 August 2026 |
| Nominations open | Thursday, 27 August 2026 |
| Nominations close at 12 noon on | Thursday, 3 September 2026 |
| Voting opens | Thursday, 10 September 2026 |
| Voting closes at 4 pm on | Thursday, 17 September 2026 |
| Count votes and declare result | Friday, 18 September 2026 |
