Duval County School Board Dist 4

3 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Candidates

Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler

Write-in · $1,368 raised (state filings)
Strongly left · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

James "Coach" Jacobs

No party affiliation · $18K raised (state filings)
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Rhodesia "Rho" Butler

No party affiliation · $40K raised (state filings)
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Duval County School Board Dist 4 in 2026?
Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler, James "Coach" Jacobs (No party affiliation) and Rhodesia "Rho" Butler (No party affiliation).
What does this office do?
Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.
Who should I vote for in the Duval County School Board Dist 4 race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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