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Heidi Brandt

Elementary school PTO president; candidate, Sarasota County School Board, District 1

Heidi Brandt is one of two candidates on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for Sarasota County School Board, District 11. She is the mother of an elementary student and president of the parent-teacher organization at Southside Elementary, and the Sarasota County Republican Party, Rep. Fiona McFarland and Sen. Joe Gruters endorsed her2. She supports school vouchers but wants a sliding scale based on family income2.

  • President, parent-teacher organization, Southside Elementary2
  • Advanced from the nonpartisan August 2026 primary to the Nov. 3, 2026 general election12; the seat is voted on by all Sarasota County voters: official primary results show the contest in all 98 of 98 precincts3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

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  1. 2026 General Election Candidates (Sarasota County section), updated Oct. 6, 2026Your Observer
  2. Three candidates run for Sarasota County School Board District 1 (candidate Q&A and voucher positions, 2026)Suncoast Searchlight
  3. Primary Election 2026, official results (Aug. 18, 2026; 98 of 98 precincts)Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections