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Franklin County, Kentucky

Franklin County Board of Education, Division 3

2 candidates are tracked for Franklin County Board of Education, Division 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natalie Lile and Dennis Schlentz. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nonpartisan Franklin County Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 2 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Natalie Lile

Nonpartisan

Biography

Natalie Lile is the incumbent chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, seeking reelection to the Division 3 seat, per the State Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 2026.

Dennis Schlentz

Nonpartisan

Biography

Dennis Schlentz filed for Franklin County Board of Education, Division 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 12/5/2025). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County Board of Education, Division 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Franklin County Board of Education, Division 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natalie Lile and Dennis Schlentz. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin County Board of Education, Division 3 election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Natalie Lile, full profileDennis Schlentz, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office