Romelus Raises Over $40K in Palm Beach School Board Bid

Former Boynton Beach Commissioner doubles fundraising in latest quarter

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:32pm

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Christina Romelus, a former Boynton Beach Commissioner, has raised over $40,000 in her bid for the Palm Beach County School Board. Romelus raised close to $21,000 between January 1 and March 31 through 87 donations, mostly from personal checks.

Why it matters

Romelus' strong fundraising performance signals her viability as a candidate and ability to mount a competitive campaign for the Palm Beach County School Board seat. The school board race is an important local election that will shape education policy and funding in the region.

The details

Romelus, who previously served as a Boynton Beach Commissioner, has more than doubled her fundraising in the latest quarter, crossing the $40,000 mark in total contributions. The majority of her donations came from personal checks from individual donors.

  • Romelus raised close to $21,000 between January 1 and March 31, 2026.

The players

Christina Romelus

A former Boynton Beach Commissioner who is running for the Palm Beach County School Board.

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The takeaway

Romelus' strong fundraising performance demonstrates her ability to build a competitive campaign for the Palm Beach County School Board seat, which will be an important race shaping local education policy.