DUVAL COUNTY · NOVEMBER 3, 2026
School Board District 4
Other offices & ballot questions
3 candidate records. Statements are attributed to their sources; published proposals are not proof of results.
Candidates 1–2 of 3
| Candidate | Rhodesia “Rho” ButlerRhodesia “Rho” Butler No party label on ballot | James “Coach” JacobsJames “Coach” Jacobs No party label on ballot |
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| Healthcare | Rhodesia “Rho” ButlerNo party label on ballot Butler supports stronger access to mental-health resources in schools. Rhodesia “Rho” Butler Sources & cited passages
| James “Coach” JacobsNo party label on ballot Jacobs proposes more mental-health training and suicide-awareness education. James “Coach” Jacobs Sources & cited passages
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| Public safety | Rhodesia “Rho” ButlerNo party label on ballot Butler supports efforts to address bullying and improve school environments. Rhodesia “Rho” Butler Sources & cited passages
| James “Coach” JacobsNo party label on ballot Jacobs supports professional school-security solutions that let teachers focus on teaching. James “Coach” Jacobs Sources & cited passages
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| Education | Rhodesia “Rho” ButlerNo party label on ballot Butler supports stronger classroom instruction, academic support, STEM, arts and career exploration. Rhodesia “Rho” Butler Sources & cited passages
Butler proposes more classroom resources and professional development, with educator input in decisions. Rhodesia “Rho” Butler Sources & cited passages
| James “Coach” JacobsNo party label on ballot Jacobs supports competitive teacher pay, a living wage for teachers and staff, and support and training to retain educators. James “Coach” Jacobs Sources & cited passages
Jacobs supports preserving free breakfast and lunch, improving attendance with families and expanding after-school and summer programs for students with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities. James “Coach” Jacobs Sources & cited passages
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| Government | Rhodesia “Rho” ButlerNo party label on ballot Butler proposes clearer family communication, community partnerships and learning opportunities beyond the school day. Rhodesia “Rho” Butler Sources & cited passages
| James “Coach” JacobsNo party label on ballot Jacobs proposes monthly community meetings and regular school updates. James “Coach” Jacobs Sources & cited passages
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| Campaign funding | Rhodesia “Rho” ButlerNo party label on ballot No reconciled campaign-finance totals published; unknown does not mean zero. | James “Coach” JacobsNo party label on ballot No reconciled campaign-finance totals published; unknown does not mean zero. |
| Research limits | Rhodesia “Rho” ButlerNo party label on ballot Selected attributed policy statements and dated records are shown here. This is not an exhaustive platform, governing-record or campaign-finance review. Full candidate investigation →Official election listing
| James “Coach” JacobsNo party label on ballot Selected attributed policy statements and dated records are shown here. This is not an exhaustive platform, governing-record or campaign-finance review. Full candidate investigation →Official election listing
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Candidates 3–3 of 3
| Candidate | Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastlerGracie Bell Kearse-McCastler Qualified write-in (party unspecified) |
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| Public safety | Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastlerQualified write-in (party unspecified) In her candidate-supplied SOE statement, Kearse-McCastler proposes working with colleagues to reduce disruptive teen gatherings, the school-to-prison pipeline and high suspension rates. Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler Sources & cited passages
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| Education | Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastlerQualified write-in (party unspecified) School operating millage renewal In her News4Jax interview, Kearse-McCastler expressed full support for renewing the school district’s one-mill levy and said she would encourage others to support it. Sources & cited passages
Kearse-McCastler proposes addressing achievement gaps while maintaining a quality education for all students. Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler Sources & cited passages
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| Government | Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastlerQualified write-in (party unspecified) Kearse-McCastler makes communication with parents, colleagues, community leaders and other stakeholders a priority. Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler Sources & cited passages
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| Background & published answers | Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastlerQualified write-in (party unspecified) ExperienceHer candidate-supplied statement describes 33 years as a teacher and assistant principal. This is self-reported professional background. Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler Sources & context
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| Campaign funding | Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastlerQualified write-in (party unspecified) No reconciled campaign-finance totals published. Unknown does not mean zero. |
| Research limits | Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastlerQualified write-in (party unspecified) Selected attributed policy statements and dated records are shown here. This is not an exhaustive platform, governing-record or campaign-finance review. Full candidate investigation →Official election listing
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Voting hours, deadlines & ID
DUVAL COUNTY · GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Countywide guide: 28 candidate and judicial-retention contests, plus 4 ballot questions.
Check your own ballot. District, municipal and community development district contests depend on your address. Find your official sample ballot and assigned precinct ↗
Early voting October 20–November 1 · voting hours, mail deadlines & ID
Election Day
November 3 · 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Vote at your assigned precinct.
Early voting
October 20–November 1 · daily hours
Oct. 20–23: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Oct. 24–25: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Oct. 26–30: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Oct. 31–Nov. 1: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Vote by mail
The deadline to request a mailed ballot was October 22 at 5 p.m. For domestic ballots, the elections office must receive the ballot by November 3 at 7 p.m.; a postmark does not count. Sign the return envelope. Return it to the elections office during office hours or an early-voting site during voting hours. Election Day precincts do not accept mail-ballot drop-offs. Track your mail ballot ↗
Overseas mailed ballots may arrive by November 13 if postmarked or dated by November 3. Overseas faxed ballots must arrive by November 3 at 7 p.m. Read the official overseas ballot rules ↗
Before you vote
The regular registration deadline was October 5; limited late-registration exceptions apply. For in-person voting, bring valid, current photo and signature ID; these may be on two separate IDs. If you do not have acceptable ID, you may still vote a provisional ballot. See acceptable IDs ↗
Voting dates, hours and ID guidance checked against official Duval County sources October 26, 2026. Candidate and ballot-question source dates appear with their evidence. All times are local (Eastern).
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