Liberal and moderate candidates take control of school boards in contentious races across US
- The recent school board elections in the U.S. Saw conservative candidates who wanted to ban books and limit discussions on race and gender largely being rejected by voters. The American Federation of Teachers reported that candidates endorsed by conservative groups like Moms For Liberty and the 1776 Project lost about 80% of their races nationally.
- In Pennsylvania and Iowa, school boards that had implemented policies targeting transgender students faced a backlash. Democratic candidates gained control of several school boards in Pennsylvania, which saw increased support for policies promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity. In Iowa, candidates supported by Moms for Liberty were defeated in a district known for its support of transgender students.
- While conservative groups faced setbacks in many areas, they did gain control of some school boards, such as in Texas and Minnesota, highlighting the divisive nature of these issues.
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