NewsWGCU — Southwest Florida NPR (Government & Politics)July 16, 2026Florida
Many Florida School Board Races Will Have No Opponents This Fall
A significant number of school board races in Florida will feature only one candidate, meaning those candidates will not appear on the general election ballot. Out of 209 total races statewide, 83 candidates are running unopposed.
Read the full story at WGCU — Southwest Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
Residents in 83 school board districts will not have the opportunity to vote for a school board representative in the upcoming fall election because those races have only one candidate.
Key Facts
- There are 209 school board races occurring across Florida.
- 83 candidates are running unopposed in their respective school board races.
- Unopposed candidates will not appear on the ballot for the fall general election.