It’s that time of year again, and with voter turnout historically bad – sub 10% – education experts urge the public to participate in Tuesday’s school board elections.
“Tomorrow’s school board elections are a powerful opportunity for Delawareans to shape the future of public education,” said Julia Keleher, executive director of First State Educate. “The leaders we choose will guide decisions that affect every student, family, and educator in our communities. When we show up and vote, we affirm our shared belief that strong local leadership matters—and that every child deserves a great public school.”
In this year’s races, 48 Delawareans will compete for 28 open seats, with 16 of Delaware’s 19 school districts holding an election.
Last year, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts.
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“It’s important that parents and members of the community participate in voting in school board elections because it shows a strong interest in the local educational system and ensures that school board members reflect their values when it comes to education,” said Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover and member of the Senate Education Committee.
School board elections may not grab headlines, but their impact is profound—especially now, said Britney Mumford, executive director of DelawareKidsCan.
“As Delaware considers changes to how we fund public education, local school boards could soon hold even more power over how dollars are spent,” she said. “Your vote helps decide who will shape the future of our schools, our budgets, and our children’s opportunities.”
Appoquinimink: One at-large seat
Brandywine: District A, District B, District E seats
Christina: District A seat
Colonial: District B, District C, and District D seats
Red Clay: District B and District G seats
Caesar Rodney: One at-large seat
Capital: Two at-large seats
Lake Forest: One at-large seat
Milford: One at-large seat
Smyrna: One at-large seat
Cape Henlopen: One at-large, District B, and District C seats
Delmar: One at-large seat
Indian River: Two seats for District 1, one seat for District 2 and District 4
Laurel: One at-large seat
Seaford: One at-large seat
Woodbridge: Two at-large seats
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To find the closes polling place near you, enter your address here.
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
Jarek can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (215) 450-9982. Follow him on Twitter @jarekrutz and on LinkedIn.
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