Incumbent Lisa Miller has officially secured her third term representing District 7 on the Polk County School Board.
Because the qualifying window closed today (Friday, June 12, 2026) at noon and no challengers stepped forward to run against her, she was reelected automatically by default.
Here are the key details surrounding her reelection and what it means for the board moving forward:
- Final Term: Due to the school board term limits enacted by Florida lawmakers in 2023, this upcoming four-year term will be Miller’s final stint on the board.
- Focus Areas: Moving into her third term, Miller is expected to maintain her long-standing focus on student safety, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) advocacy, and developing structured transition pathways for students entering life after graduation.
- The Broader School Board Landscape: While Miller’s seat is settled, other Polk School Board races are gearing up for the August 18 primary. District 3 incumbent Kate Wallace (who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis late last year) will face challengers Sarah Corona and Victor Sims, while District 6 incumbent Justin Sharpless is set to face challenger Kasen Hampton.
Because school board elections are non-partisan and voted on county-wide, all registered voters in Polk County will be eligible to cast ballots in those contested races this August.
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