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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward County voters to choose between Allen Zeman and Sonja Azim for School Board District 8

Voters in Broward County will decide on August 18 whether to re-elect incumbent Allen Zeman or elect challenger Sonja Azim to the District 8 School Board seat. The non-partisan race focuses on academic performance, educational equity, teacher compensation, and school safety.

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Why It Matters

The outcome determines who will represent District 8 on the Broward County School Board, directly influencing local education policy, school safety measures, and teacher salary negotiations.

Key Facts

  • The election for the Broward School Board District 8 seat is scheduled for August 18.
  • The race is non-partisan.
  • Allen Zeman is the incumbent candidate.
  • Sonja Azim is the challenger candidate.
  • Key campaign issues include academic performance, equity, teacher salaries, and school safety.

Who's Mentioned

other25,000“Number of students Zeman claims reached grade-level performance.”other14“Years Azim worked in the education sector.”personAllen Zeman“Incumbent Broward School Board member for District 8.”organizationLocal 10“News outlet reporting on the election.”locationBroward County“The jurisdiction holding the school board election.”personSonja Azim“Challenger for the District 8 School Board seat.”