DeSantis-Backed Anti-LGBTQ+ School Board Candidates Face Major Defeats in Florida

Voters reject culture war politics as many endorsed by the governor lose key races across the state.

11 out of 23 candidates endorsed by DeSantis lost their school board races.
Notable defeats occurred in suburban districts like Sarasota and swing districts like Pinellas County.
Candidates associated with Moms for Liberty, promoting anti-LGBTQ+ platforms, faced significant losses.
Even in conservative counties like Flagler, DeSantis-backed candidates struggled to secure victories.
The results indicate a broader pushback against divisive culture war agendas in education.