Alva Swafford Smith
Candidate. Does not currently hold an office tracked on this site.
Nonpartisan office
On the ballot
Running for Leon County School Board, District 1 in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified. $5,000 raised in monetary contributions
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
2026 campaign$5,000 in contributions
Who gave
- Individuals20%
- Businesses20%
- Political committees (PACs)60%
Where contributors live
- Elsewhere in Florida80%
- Not reported20%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Legal100%
Largest contributors
- Realtors PAC Florida (Orlando)$2,000
- Greenberg Traurig (Miramar)$1,000
- George A. Smith$1,000
- Realtors Political Advocacy Committee (Orlando)$1,000
How the campaign spent
- Fees & filing100%
Source: Leon County Supervisor of Elections campaign reports
In the news
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- WFSU News, Jul 29, 2026Uncontested but not unchallenged: Alva Swafford Smith seeks a final term on the Leon school board
- The Florida Trib, Jul 29, 2026Uncontested but not unchallenged: Alva Swafford Smith seeks a final term on the Leon school board
- Tallahassee Democrat, Mar 21, 202525 Women for 2025: Alva Smith finds inspiration in needs of children