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Debbie Hawley

Debbie Hawley

Nonpartisan · Florida · 2026 · Incumbent

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St. Lucie County School Board District 1Florida · 2026
Top priorities
  • Affordable housing programs for teachers to aid recruitment and retention
  • Align career and technical academies with regional employer needs
  • Expand school safety and security and student mental health supports

Per TCPalm questionnaire.

Biography

Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters and a mental health counselor, per her campaign site, and a St. Lucie County School Board member since 2010 who serves as Vice Chairman, per the district's Meet the Board page. She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from South University and a bachelor's degree from Barry University, per TCPalm, and describes herself as a fourth-generation St. Lucie County resident on her campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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