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REASONS TO VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 1

• All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation can vote in nonpartisan elections. Nearly 4,000,000 NPA voters in Florida would be excluded from voting for school board candidates in primaries if school board elections become partisan.

• In nonpartisan elections, a candidate must obtain more than 50% to win. If one does not, the top two advance to the general election. In partisan elections, a candidate can win with less than 50%.

• Nonpartisan boards may have more incentives for collaboration and compromise.

• Nonpartisan elections maintain local control.

• Partisan elections may create a politically charged school environment.