Lee County, Florida

Lee County School Board District 6 (At Large)

What this office does

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.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Jada Langford-Fleming, is on the ballot.

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Decided at the 2026 primary: India Palencia won the seat

DECIDED August 18: incumbent Jada Langford Fleming was reelected countywide with 66.4 percent over India Palencia, per the Cape Coral Breeze. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.

Winner

India Palencia

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

A full forensic audit of the district to identify waste
More mental health professionals and reading coaches
Transparent leadership and family engagement

Per the News-Press candidate roundup.

Biography

Palencia describes herself as a Lee County mother and community activist rather than a career politician, per the campaign site. She says her campaign is focused on advocating for a quality education for every child in the county, per the campaign site.

Campaign finance

$39,675 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Also ran in the primary

Jada Langford-Fleming

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities

Fiscal responsibility
Parental rights and student achievement
School safety via the Guardian Program

Per the News-Press candidate roundup.

Biography

Jada Langford-Fleming is a former teacher of 20 years, a student-athlete coach and mentor for more than 25, and a physical fitness business owner; she is the at-large District 6 incumbent, per the News-Press candidate roundup and the district's official board roster.

Campaign finance

$61,885 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lee County School Board District 6 (At Large) in 2026?

The Lee County School Board District 6 (At Large) race was decided at the 2026 primary - India Palencia won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: Jada Langford-Fleming and India Palencia. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lee County School Board District 6 (At Large) 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 Lee County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lee County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

India Palencia, full profile Jada Langford-Fleming, full profile Official Florida election office