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Tom Harrell Wins Escambia County School Board District 5 Seat
August 21, 2024
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Tom Harrell has been elected to the Escambia County School Board District 5 seat.
Harrell garnered 59.06% of the votes in the non-partisan race. Challenger Jim Taylor received 28.96% of the vote, and Josh Luther received 11.98% with all precincts reporting.
“I want to thank the voters of District 5 for their tremendous support. I am humbled and honored to represent our community” Harrell told NorthEscambia.com Tuesday night. “Children first in all decisions!”
Now retired, Harrell was a teacher at Ransom Middle School and served as principal at Escambia Westgate School and Lipscomb Elementary School. He was named both a principal of the year and teacher of the year for the Escambia County School District.
He has been a resident of District 5 since 1975.
To learn more about Tom Harrell, in his own words, click here for his NorthEscambia.com candidate survey, which was published prior to the election.
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9 Responses to “Tom Harrell Wins Escambia County School Board District 5 Seat”
Congratulations Tom, I am so glad you are our district 5 candidate I know you will do what needs to be done for our Schools.
Congratulations Uncle Tommy!! I’m so excited for you! You are going to be great!!
Congratulations Mr.Harrell. You were my Economics teacher at Ransom in the mid ‘80’s. I pray for God’s blessings over you and His divine wisdom, discernment and strength in this new season.
Congratulations Mr Harrell. You were my economics teacher at the old ransom middle school on muscogee Rd. Was in the center building I remember. You’ll do a great job.
Congratulations Mr. Harrell! I hope you will remember that parents/voters have the final say in what our children are taught and the school board answers to us! Your predecessor, Billy, thought the school board’s opinion was all that mattered. See you Billy!!
Again, I wish you great success. Make those who voted for you glad they did.
Congratulations! Escambia county is lucky to have you.
Congratulations, Mr. Harrell, my teacher from 1981. You were a great teacher! I’m excited to see you taking a seat on the School Board!
I want to thank everyone who helped and voted for me in this campaign. I am humbled by your support! I promise you I will always put children first in the decision-making process.
Congratulations ole neighbor!