Who is running for Seminole County School Board District 5 in 2026?

The Seminole County School Board District 5 race was decided at the 2026 primary - Autumn Garick won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: Autumn Garick and Brian Newsome. Candidate information follows official Seminole County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Seminole County, Florida

Seminole County School Board District 5

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Decided at the 2026 primary — Autumn Garick won the seat

DECIDED August 18: Autumn Garick won outright with 63.8 percent over Brian Newsome, per the Supervisor of Elections' unofficial results. This race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.

Winner

Autumn Garick

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Autumn Garick is the incumbent District 5 school board member, per local election reporting. She is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

2026 priorities

Champion Seminole County Public Schools
Teamwork of teachers, parents and staff so every student reaches their fullest potential

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-19.

Reported fundraising: $31,484 (county campaign-finance filings).

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Also ran in the primary

Brian Newsome

Nonpartisan

Profile

Brian Newsome works in chemical manufacturing, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate on the August 18, 2026 nonpartisan ballot.

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

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Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Seminole County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-19. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Florida Division of Elections, or see the full Seminole County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.