General Election, Nov 3, 2026
School Board Chair
One candidate is on the ballot.
On ballots in parts of Orange County: only voters who live in this district choose this seat.
What this office does
Duties under Florida law
… (b) The school board shall operate, control and supervise all free public schools within the school district and determine the rate of school district taxes within the limits prescribed herein. Two or more school districts may operate and finance joint educational programs.
… (2) DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD.—In accordance with the provisions of s. 4(b), Art. IX of the State Constitution, district school boards shall operate, control, and supervise all free public schools in their respective districts and may exercise any power except as expressly prohibited by the State Constitution or general law. …
Money raised
Monetary receipts reported to the filing officer this cycle, including any loans. In-kind gifts are listed separately. See Who gave for the breakdown.
Source: Orange County Supervisor of Elections campaign reports
Money from inside Orange County
Share of itemized contributions from addresses with a Orange County ZIP code.
Who gave
- Individuals59%
- Businesses13%
- Political party committees1%
- Political committees (PACs)11%
- Candidate loans to own campaign6%
- Other10%
Largest contributors
Names and cities as reported on campaign finance reports.
- Florida Democratic Party (Tallahassee)$5,857
- Matthew Susin (Melbourne)$3,000
- Alexandra Marshall$2,299
- Rene Plasencia (Orlando)$2,000
- Vincent Gallo (Orlando)$1,000
Full profile
Also filed for this seat
- Mike Armbruster (Withdrawn)
- Alicia Farrant (Defeated)