After the August primaries, Sarasota’s non-partisan school board

After the August primaries, Sarasota’s non-partisan school board sees shift to conservative majority

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We look at the impact Governor Ron DeSantis has had on the state’s non-partisan elections. DeSantis endorsed many school board candidates across the state. Some are also aligned with Moms for Liberty, a conservative group advocating for parental involvement in schools. In Sarasota County, three candidates -- backed by both the governor and Moms for Liberty -- won their August elections.

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