Osceola County
- Early Voting | Aug. 5 - 18
District 2 election
- Incumbent | Julius Melendez
- Term ends | Nov. 19, 2024
Candidates running for District 2:
- Julius Melendez
- Julius is the current District 2 board member, a former U.S. servicemember and has a background in business. View Julius Melendez on Facebook.
- Bethzaida Garcia
- Bethzaida has a background in education and psychology and is involved in several community organziations. Her campaign priorities include school safety, parental and student engagement & involvement, and teacher & staff empowerment. Read more about Bethzaida Garcia.
- Diana Graniela
- Diana is an author and entrepreneur and is involved in community organziations. Her campaign priorities include school safety, parental empowerment, age-appropriate material, community engagement and enhancing teacher pay and retaining staff. Read more about Diana Graniela.
District 2 represents these schools:
- Boggy Creek Elementary
- Cypress Elementary
- Mill Creek Elementary
- Partin Settlement Elementary
- Ventura Elementary
- Denn John Middle
- Parkway Middle
- Gateway High
- Professional and Technical High
- Osceola County School for the Arts
- oTECH
District 3 election
- Incumbent | Jon Arguello
- Term ends | Nov. 19, 2024
Candidates running for District 3:
- Angel Coba
- Angel is a servant leader and has a strong passion for the betterment of the safety and security of all Osceola students, faculty, and staff. He is dedicated to working collaboratively with staff to create a working environment where all employees are appreciated and promoted based on merit. Learn more about Angel Coba.
- Anthony Cook
- Anthony has a background as an educator and school counselor. His campaign priorities include restoring civility, making sure students are future ready, recruit and retain teachers, and parental involvement. Read more about Anthony Cook.
- Julia V. Tavarez
- Some of Julia's campaign priorities include integrity, education empowerment and family & community involvement. Read more about Julia Tavarez.
District 3 represents these schools:
- Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
- Deerwood Elementary
- Koa Elementary
- Pleasant Hill Elementary
- Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
- Reedy Creek Elementary
- Sunrise Elementary
- Discovery Intermediate
- Horizon Middle
- Liberty High
- Poinciana High
- Bellalago Academy
- oTECH (Poinciana)
District 5 election
- Temporary Incumbent | Scott Ramsey
- Temporarily appointed by Gov. DeSantis on July 22
Candidates running for District 5:
- Brian Bennett
- Brian has a background in business and two sons in the Osceola County School District. His campaign priorities include special education, teacher recruitment and retention, parental rights and fiscal responsibility. Read more about Brian Bennett.
- Paula Bronson
- Paula has been an educator for 22 years in the Osceola County School District. Some of her campaign goals include school safety, education empowerment and age-appropriate resources. Read more about Paula Bronson.
- Scott Ramsey
- Scott is a 4th generation cattle rancher, owns three businesses and is involved in several community organizations. Learn more about Scott Ramsey.
- Dylan Reinsel
- Dylan has been teaching for 10 years, specializing in social studies. Some of his campaign priorities include advocating for students, encouraging healthy parent/teacher relationships, speaking up for public education and fiscal responsibility. Read more about Dylan Reinsel.
District 5 represents these schools:
- East Lake Elementary
- Harmony Community
- Hickory Tree Elementary
- Michigan Avenue Elementary
- Narcoossee Elementary
- Harmony Middle
- Narcoossee Middle
- St. Cloud Middle
- Harmony High
- St. Cloud High
- Tohopekaliga High
- Canoe Creek K8