Justin Sharpless: Polk County School Board Member Profile
June 2, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Sharpless | Brad Weihrauch | $1,000 | Retired | Dec 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | JD Alexander | $1,000 | Real<br>Estate | Sep 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Kenneth Goff | $1,000 | Retired | Dec 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Friends of Grady Judd | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2026 |
| Justin Sharpless | Joshua Borem | $1,000 | Company<br>Owner | Mar 2026 |
| Justin Sharpless | Rick Wilson | $1,000 | Business<br>Owner | Dec 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Andrew Mason | $1,000 | CFO | Sep 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Kyle Story | $1,000 | Agriculture | Feb 2026 |
| Justin Sharpless | Ashley Bell Barnett | $1,000 | Education | Sep 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Allen Burgtorf | $1,000 | Consultant | Mar 2026 |
| Justin Sharpless | Atlantic Blue Capital LLC | $1,000 | Real<br>Estate | Sep 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Victor Story | $500 | Citrus<br>Grower | Dec 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Thomas McLaughlin | $500 | Real<br>Estate | Dec 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Laura Smith | $500 | Educator | Dec 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Micheal Martin | $500 | Lawyer | Oct 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Ben Hill Griffin Inc | $500 | Agriculture | Oct 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Huston Cadillac GMC | $500 | Automobile<br>Sales | Sep 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Matthew Susin | $500 | School<br>Board | Dec 2025 |
| Justin Sharpless | Jesse Wright | $500 | Sr.<br>Account<br>Executive | Feb 2026 |
| Justin Sharpless | George Smith | $500 | Attorney | Jun 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
As a school board member, Justin Sharpless participates in governing the Polk County Public Schools district, which involves oversight of district budgets, operations, and educational policies for the local community.
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Polk County Public Schools students and families
They are subject to the educational policies and budget decisions made by the school board.
Polk County taxpayers
They provide the funding that the school board is responsible for overseeing.
Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Justin Sharpless represents District 6 on the Polk County Public Schools school board.
- His current term began on November 22, 2022, and ends on November 17, 2026.
- He won the August 23, 2022, primary election with 51.4% of the vote (51,334 votes).
- The general election for this seat was canceled after the primary results.
- He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida (2007) and a graduate degree from the University of Missouri (2014).
- His professional background includes experience as a professor and a middle/high school teacher.
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Why It Matters
As a school board member, Justin Sharpless participates in governing the Polk County Public Schools district, which involves oversight of district budgets, operations, and educational policies for the local community.
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