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Brian Newsome

Nonpartisan · Florida · 2026

Running for Seminole County School Board District 5, Florida

Top priorities

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  • Practical, common-sense policies prioritizing students and families
  • Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and parents
Biography

Newsome worked as a sales manager in the chemical sector for companies including Engelhard Corporation, BASF and Vantage Specialty Chemicals, conducting business across the United States, Europe and Asia, per the campaign site. He is a former U.S. Army military intelligence officer and ordained minister who holds degrees including an MBA and a doctorate in theology, per the campaign site.

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