Florida’s Amendment 1, explained

School board elections in Florida have been nonpartisan for decades, but a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November could change that. Proponents say the measure would increase transparency and aid voters. Opponents say it would bring unnecessary division to Florida schools. Here’s what to know. What would the amendment do? The amendment would require school board candidates to disclose their political party. It would apply to elections during and after November 2026, as well as primaries leading up to the general election that year. The state Legislature passed the...