Democratic Columbus School board candidates roll to primary election victories
Six candidates have advanced to the Columbus City School board general election, with the candidates endorsed by the Franklin County Democratic Party emerging as the frontrunners, according to unofficial election results.
Candidates Antoinette Miranda, Patrick Katzenmeyer, Jermaine Kennedy, Mounir Lynch, Janeece Keyes and Kimberly Mason all secured enough votes in the nonpartisan primary race to advance to the November general election. Miranda led the pack with over 22% of the vote.
The competitive nonpartisan race comes after none of the current board members whose terms expire this year, President Michael Cole and members Ramona Reyes and Christina Vera, sought reelection.
Some organizations have endorsed in the primary race. Both the Franklin County Democratic Party and Equity Now Coalition endorsed Katzenmeyer, Kennedy and Miranda. The Columbus Education Association, the district's teachers union, endorsed Katzenmeyer, Keyes and Miranda.
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