Texas conservative feels heat as politics, national money charge up local school board races

The transcript discusses the increasing politicization of school board elections, highlighting the rise in campaign financing and the shift from nonpartisan to partisan races. It focuses on Courtney Gore, a conservative activist, and her campaign against perceived liberal agendas in school curricula. The narrative explores the influence of national issues on local politics, the role of religious beliefs in shaping school policies, and the push for school vouchers. The text underscores the contentious nature of modern school board meetings and the broader strategy of hyper-nationalizing local campaigns.

What role do political action committees play in local school board elections?

How does Courtney Gore view the relationship between national issues and local school board campaigns?