3 candidates are tracked for Duval County School Board District 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rhodesia "Rho" Butler, James "Coach" Jacobs and Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler. Candidate information follows official Duval County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 18 result: James Jacobs (39 percent) and Rhodesia Butler (35 percent) advance to a November 3 runoff, per News4JAX. Results are unofficial until the county canvass.
School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.
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Nonpartisan
Per the News4Jax.
Rhodesia Butler is a retired Duval County Public Schools educator and 35-year business owner who has worked with the Boys and Girls Club, per News4Jax.
$12,071 raised · county campaign-finance filings
Nonpartisan
Per the News4Jax.
Jacobs has worked in education since 2001 across public, private, and charter schools and currently serves as a Dean of Students, per the campaign site. Jacobs holds a master's degree in educational management and administration and is pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership, per the campaign site.
$8,203 raised · county campaign-finance filings
Write-In
Per the News4Jax.
Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler is a 33-year Duval County educator, a former teacher and assistant principal, per News4Jax. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
$500 raised · county campaign-finance filings
Who is running for Duval County School Board District 4 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Duval County School Board District 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rhodesia "Rho" Butler, James "Coach" Jacobs and Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler. Candidate information follows official Duval County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Duval County School Board District 4 election in Florida?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Duval County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Duval County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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