Florida School Board Elections

SOURCE apnews.com
School board candidates in Florida backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis were defeated in several counties, signaling a rebuke to his conservative education agenda. The results show a preference for incumbents over challengers endorsed by DeSantis.

Key Points

  • Incumbents in Florida's school board elections fended off challenges from candidates supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis
  • The results are seen as a rebuke to DeSantis' conservative education agenda
  • DeSantis endorsed 23 school board candidates in an effort to combat 'woke' culture in public schools

Pros

  • Incumbent school board members retained their seats in several counties
  • Voters expressed support for stability and common sense in education

Cons

  • DeSantis-backed candidates faced defeat in multiple races
  • Political debate centered around 'parental rights' and opposition to certain teachings