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2026 Orange County School Board election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 5, 2026
Current holder:Melissa Byrd(Republican)

The 2026 Orange County School Board election in Florida will determine the composition of the school board responsible for overseeing public education in Orange County, which includes Orlando and surrounding communities. Members are elected by district to set policy, approve budgets, and supervise the superintendent for the nation's eighth-largest school district.

About This Race

The 2026 Orange County School Board election in Florida will determine the composition of the school board responsible for overseeing public education in Orange County, which includes Orlando and surrounding communities. Members are elected by district to set policy, approve budgets, and supervise the superintendent for the nation's eighth-largest school district.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Florida residents can register to vote online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov, by mail, or in person at county Supervisor of Elections offices. Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID at the polls; acceptable forms include a Florida driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Early voting and vote-by-mail options are available for the November 3, 2026 general election.

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Incumbent
Republican

Melissa Byrd

Orange County School Board Member, District 2

Biography

Melissa Byrd is a former Orange County Public Schools teacher and current small business owner who has served on the school board since 2018. She is running for re-election to continue advocating for parental rights, curriculum transparency, and fiscal responsibility in district spending.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Katia Bennett

Orange County School Board Member, District 2

Biography

Katia Bennett is a civil rights attorney and parent of two OCPS students who has advocated for equity in education through her work with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. She is running to address opportunity gaps, support mental health resources in schools, and ensure inclusive curriculum that reflects the county's diversity.

Campaign Website

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