For the first time in her time on the Leon County School Board, Alva Swafford Smith won’t face a real opponent in November. Smith, the District 1 incumbent, qualified in June with only a write-in challenger, all but assuring her a new term she says will be her last.
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As Leon schools face budget pressure, candidates Nicolas and Reilly Jr. make their case to District 5 voters
In the race for the Leon County School Board District 5 seat, voters can choose between Marcus Nicolas, the incumbent, and James Reilly Jr., the challenger, each of whom has his own approach to problem-solving.
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Four candidates vie for District 4 seat on Lee County School Board
Lee County voters will have to select one of four candidates they believe are best equipped to guide District 4 through declining enrollment and budget cuts—incumbent Debbie Jordan, and challengers Carl Baxter, Tony Beougher, and Gisele Gentile.
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Hillsborough County School Board candidates tackle district challenges
As Hillsborough County faces increased challenges due to budget constraints, staffing and school closures, six candidates are competing for seats on the school board.
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St. Johns County School Board, District 1
District 1 incumbent Beverly Slough is seeking re-election, and faces one challenger, Kevin Allen. As this is a non-partisan election, the candidates run without party affiliation, and the race appears on the ballot for all voters in District 1. Since there are only two candidates, it will be decided in the August primary.
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Exclusive: Seminole County Public Schools reduces budget deficit to $600,000
Seminole County Public Schools has reduced its recurring budget deficit for the coming school year to $600,000, thanks in part to a one-time state appropriation.
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Three seats on the Hernando County School Board are up for election this year
Hernando County School Board election overview
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Meet the three candidates vying for Duval County School Board District 2 seat
Duval County School Board District 2 election overview
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DeSantis school board appointees failed in Broward. Will Adam Cervera succeed?
Broward County District 6 School Board election overview
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Washington County school board District 1 candidates are sharing their priorities
Voters in Washington County School Board District 1 will choose between incumbent Cynthia “Cindy” Johnson Brown and challenger Sabrina Woods in the 2026 election, a race that will determine who represents students, families, educators and taxpayers in decisions shaping the future of local education.