In 2023, we fended off a number of MAGA and Christian nationalist candidates who sought seats on local school boards.  These groups are back this year and will be much better funded and better organized.  Other local boards are also likely to be targeted – particularly the Jackson County Library District Board.

 

First line of defense:  

Understand the Special District Election –

• Find out what boards will be on Jackson County ballots in the May 20 Special District Election. 

• Read this factsheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HS47Kfqz3P98wsfwCdYwEOqrQrqAoSB3ph2Z6xcetdc/edit?tab=t.0

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Second line of defense:  

Know which districts you live in

• Enter your street address in this map to find your voting precinct, school board district, and other local board districts.

 

Third line of defense:  

Pay attention

• Adopt a board and attend a meeting – ask a friend or neighbor along.  Or watch the meeting online.  Here’s a list of local boards, with links  that will take you to their websites where you can find out meeting times, locations, and Zoom links.

• Watch this 60-second video featuring Democratic volunteers who have been attending school board meetings since the pandemic.