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Bill would let school districts choose partisan ballots; proponents say it boosts turnout, critics warn of polarization
Summary
House Bill 356 would let school districts decide by local vote whether to hold partisan school board elections; supporters said partisan ballots increase turnout and provide clearer voter information, while critics said the change risks local polarization and confusion.
House Bill 356, introduced by Representative Travis Toner, would enable school districts to adopt partisan local ballots for school board races if voters in the district choose to opt in. Testimony at the Election Law Committee hearing split along familiar lines: advocates said partisan ballots give voters clearer information, increase turnout and allow local party caucuses to nominate candidates; opponents warned the change would inject more partisanship into local governance and could reduce participation…
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