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, Jen Russell, is on the ballot.
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DECIDED August 18: incumbent Jen Russell won outright 63.7 to 36.3 percent over Jackie Gary Clarke, per WQCS. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.
Nonpartisan Incumbent
Per the VOTE411 profile.
Jen Russell is the sitting District 3 school board member, on the board since 2022 including terms as chair and vice chair, with a background in the building supply industry and school administration, per her VOTE411 profile.
Nonpartisan
Per the VOTE411 profile.
Jackie Gary Clarke is a school paraprofessional and Florida Department of Health public health professional who founded Indiantown Community Outreach and served as Indiantown council member, vice mayor, and mayor, per her VOTE411 profile.
Who is running for Martin County School Board District 3 in 2026?
The Martin County School Board District 3 race was decided at the 2026 primary - Jen Russell won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: Jackie Gary Clarke and Jen Russell. Candidate information follows official Martin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Martin County School Board District 3 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 Martin County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Martin County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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