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Board Candidacy

So, you would like to be a candidate for Thompson School District Board of Education?

On-going

Candidates must file a candidate affidavit with the Colorado Secretary of State’s office within 10 days of becoming a candidate. A person becomes a candidate when they publicly announce their intent to run for the office and thereafter receives a contribution or makes an expenditure in support of their candidacy. The candidate must fill out and submit the candidate affidavit electronically through the Secretary of State’s online campaign finance disclosure website, TRACER.

August 6, 2025

Candidate petitions will be available for pick-up at the TSD Administration Building located at 800 S Taft Ave, Loveland, beginning Wednesday, August 6. Candidates are asked to schedule a time to meet with TSD’s Designated Election Official, Laura Lee Ehlers, to pick-up the petition packet and supporting candidate forms. She will explain the signature collection process in detail, and assist with any questions you may have. Please verify that you live in the director district you are running for by entering your address in the Director Districts map.

August 29, 2025

Completed petition packets must be returned to Laura Lee Ehlers at the TSD Administration Building no later than close of business on Friday, August 29. Candidates are welcome to return completed petitions prior to August 29. Again, you are encouraged to schedule a meeting with Laura Lee Ehlers so that together you can review your packet for completeness. 

September, October, and November

During the fall, candidates will be asked to complete some tasks. These include:

  • Proofing your name on the ballot
  • Calling the three Clerks’ offices with correct pronunciations of your name
  • Attending the lottery to determine name order on the ballot
  • Filing contributions and expenditures with the Colorado Secretary of State

November 4, 2025

Election Day! 

Have questions, or need more information?

Laura Lee Ehlers can be reached at 970-613-5013 or by email at lauralee.ehlers@tsd.org.