Low turnout in school board elections has made it easy for political actors to use these seats in ways that often perpetuate inequities, according to Pineda.
Low turnout in these key contests has made it easy for political actors to use these seats in ways that often perpetuate inequities.
School board candidates are working to garner votes as election day nears, with each interaction being critical due to low turnout rates, ranging from 5% to 20% of citizens.
Author's summary: Vote in school board elections to ensure democracy.