Brevard County School Board Member Megan Wright says the Aug. 18 primary election will determine the future of the district’s conservative policies. Wright, who represents District 4, emphasized that low voter turnout in nonpartisan races often decides outcomes before November. 'Most people think of elections in November,' Wright said. 'But when there’s only two candidates, someone will win in August.'
The primary comes as Brevard Public Schools has seen academic improvements since voters elected an all-Republican school board in 2024. District grades have risen, graduation rates hit records, and the district now ranks among the top 10 in Florida. Wright credited the changes to a focus on 'core educational fundamentals' and 'strong operational leadership.'
Wright is working with the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections to boost youth voter participation. The district is targeting the 18-to-25 demographic through outreach programs aimed at increasing turnout in the primary. 'We need to make sure young voters understand their role,' she said. 'This election isn’t just about politics—it’s about the direction of our schools.'
The primary will feature races for three school board seats, including Wright’s own re-election bid. With no party labels on the ballot, the contests hinge on local issues like curriculum changes and school funding. Wright said the board’s recent focus on 'education over ideology' has driven the district’s success. 'Everything we do must serve students,' she said. 'That’s the standard we’ve set.'
The election will be held at 16 early voting sites across Brevard, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 18. Results are expected the same day.