Arlington County School Board
Arlington County, VA
Local
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Bethany Z. Sutton
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2023
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
Open NowJan 2, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Qualified to vote for and hold the office for which one offers.A resident of the Commonwealth for one year immediately preceding the election. A resident, by the time of filing, of the city in which one offers for election.
Filing information
Elections office
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 320 Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-228-4611
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 125 signatures.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.