The majority of local school board candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis — at least 21 out of 30 — won their elections Tuesday, results that underscore how the Republican governor’s stance on education has gained support throughout Florida.
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Democrats, meanwhile, fought against DeSantis drawing attention to the teacher shortage gripping Florida and student test scores that showIn Sarasota County, candidates backed by DeSantis won three races, an outcome sure to have a major effect on a school board that bucked the governor and other GOP leaders by requiring students to wear masks last fall amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Thank you to every single volunteer and to all the voters of District 8 for trusting and supporting me during this process," Colucci wrote on social media. "I will work tirelessly on our School Board for all students, parents, and teachers inAlso in Miami, Roberto Alonso beat Maribel Balbin — a Democrat candidate — by more than 8,300 votes.
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