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Hunter Miller

Middle school math teacher

Hunter Miller, 27, teaches math at Howard W. Bishop Middle School, where he has taught for four years23. He ran for the open Alachua County School Board District 1 seat and received roughly 45 percent in the August primary, ahead of Janine Plavac with roughly 35 percent2.

  • Math teacher, Bishop Middle School (about four years); teaches at a Title 1 school23
  • No prior elected office listed2
  • Not currently on the board. District 1 is open because incumbent Tina Certain is leaving the seat to run for the Alachua County Commission3. He advanced from the Aug. 18, 2026 primary and is on the Nov. 3 ballot12. The Alachua County sample ballot prints this race with no district qualifier, unlike district-limited legislative races that carry an 'if you live in' note1; Florida law provides for districtwide school board voting4.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (4)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Alachua County 2026 General Sample BallotAlachua County Supervisor of Elections
  2. School board candidates Janine Plavac and Hunter Miller to compete a second time (Oct. 2026)The Independent Florida Alligator
  3. Everything you need to know heading into the school board election (June 2026)The Independent Florida Alligator
  4. Fla. Stat. 1001.361, Election of board by districtwide voteFlorida Legislature (Online Sunshine)