Voters Elect New School Board Members Across Counties

Voters across several regions participated in school board elections, with significant races in Anderson County, Manatee County, and South Carolina's Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. In Anderson County, Moochie Merritt and John JC Neel are in a tight race for a board seat, while incumbents Tripp Bouknight and Andy Patrick lead their respective contests. Manatee County welcomed Heather Felton and Charlie Kennedy as new School Board members, both promising to improve teacher salaries and district performance. Meanwhile, various races in South Carolina saw incumbents facing challengers across multiple districts. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott's School Choice Plan continues to stir debate, with upcoming House seat elections potentially influencing its fate. Additionally, Fort Worth will see new members on the State Board of Education, with candidates advocating for parent involvement and educational reforms.