Polk County School Board – District 7
District 7, Polk County, FL
Local
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Lisa Miller
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2023
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a resident of the district
- A candidate must be a registered voter of the county and live within the boundaries of the district.
Filing information
Elections office
250 South Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: 863-534-5888
Fee & signature requirements
Filing Fee is 3% of the annual salary of the office sought. Petition signature requirement is 1% of the total number of registered electors of the district, circuit, county, or other geographic entity represented by the office sought
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
Primary Type
Top-Two
Primary Date
Aug 18, 2026
Primary Filing
Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026