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Polk City Today
By the People, for the People
Polk School Board member Kate Wallace files to run, faces challengers
Wallace seeks election to District 3 seat after November appointment
Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:59pm
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The race for a Polk County School Board seat highlights the ongoing political dynamics around local education policy.Polk City TodayKate Wallace, who was appointed to the Polk County School Board in November, is now running for election to a full four-year term in the District 3 seat. She joins two other candidates, Sarah Corona and Victor Sims, who filed to run in 2025.
Why it matters
School board elections are important for determining the direction of local education policy and priorities. Wallace's appointment and decision to run for election highlights the ongoing political dynamics around school governance in Polk County.
The details
Wallace was appointed to the Polk County School Board in November by Governor Ron DeSantis. She is now seeking election to a full four-year term in the District 3 seat, joining two other candidates who filed to run in 2025 - Sarah Corona and Victor Sims.
- Wallace was appointed to the Polk County School Board in November.
- Wallace has filed to run for the District 3 seat in the fall 2026 election.
The players
Kate Wallace
A member of the Polk County School Board who was appointed in November and is now running for election to a full four-year term.
Sarah Corona
A candidate who filed to run for the Polk County School Board District 3 seat in 2025.
Victor Sims
A candidate who filed to run for the Polk County School Board District 3 seat in 2025.
Ron DeSantis
The Governor of Florida who appointed Kate Wallace to the Polk County School Board in November.
What they’re saying
“a servant of God.”
— Kate Wallace, Polk County School Board member
What’s next
The Polk County School Board election will take place in the fall of 2026, with the District 3 seat on the ballot.
The takeaway
School board elections are crucial for shaping local education policy, and the race for the Polk County School Board District 3 seat will be closely watched as it features an appointed incumbent facing challengers.
