October 30th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into campaigns for school board seats, making them a hot topic this election.  Ads supporting candidates of both parties are taking “right-wing, left-wing” extremes, warning voters about candidate agendas.  Recently the Allegany County Republican Alliance announced their endorsement of incumbent Crystal Bender for the county school board while the teachers union endorsed newcomers Max Green and Gerry LeFemina.  Michael Mudge of the Alliance says the group has particular boxes to check for an endorsement…

“So we were looking at who’s running who is a Republican. But more than that, who’s got good character, who’s a good role model, and who’s got a good track record that we want to see continue.”