County · 2026 Candidate
Christopher A. King
Running for School Board District 1, District 1
Party: No Party AffiliationStatus: Qualified
Visit campaign website →Running against
Other 2026 candidates for School Board District 1, 1.
Positions on Key Issues
Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.
Housing
He’s taken on Florida’s housing crisis by launching a purpose-driven business with his brother Michael.
Chris is a husband, father, progressive entrepreneur and Democrat. He is a proven leader who’s running for Governor so everyone in Florida has the opportunity to rise and lead. Chris isn’t a professional politician — he knows politics as usual isn’t working for Florida. He’s seen an economy that leaves too many behind, a school system that doesn’t fulfill its commitment to our children, and a community more divided than ever. When Chris identifies a problem, he doesn’t stop until he’s made a plan to solve it. He’s taken on Florida’s housing crisis by launching a purpose-driven business with his brother Michael. He’s revitalized thousands of homes to make them affordable for fixed-income seniors and working families.
Source →Education
Progressive, Outcome-Driven Platform My focus is on creating real impact—by putting students first, supporting teachers, and ensuring our schools are safe and welcoming for all.
Progressive, Outcome-Driven Platform My focus is on creating real impact—by putting students first, supporting teachers, and ensuring our schools are safe and welcoming for all. I’ll partner with families, educators, and the community to move Pasco County forward together.
Source →Environment
Climate change is bad for our future and bad for our economy. Despite rising sea levels, an imperiled everglades, and crisis-level algae blooms, Tallahassee leaders continue to advance policies that fail to protect our environment.
Climate change is bad for our future and bad for our economy. Despite rising sea levels, an imperiled everglades, and crisis-level algae blooms, Tallahassee leaders continue to advance policies that fail to protect our environment. Chris believes we must act now. Florida’s beauty must be preserved for future generations.
Source →Healthcare
No one should have to go to the ER for routine health care. Even though nearly 2.6 million Floridians have no health insurance, Tallahassee turned away federal funds that would have provided low-cost preventative care and expanded healthcare access, all while creating thousands of jobs.
No one should have to go to the ER for routine health care. Even though nearly 2.6 million Floridians have no health insurance, Tallahassee turned away federal funds that would have provided low-cost preventative care and expanded healthcare access, all while creating thousands of jobs.
Source →Economy
Regular town halls and school listening sessions; transparent dashboards for budgets and academic progress; parent resource hubs.
Regular town halls and school listening sessions; transparent dashboards for budgets and academic progress; parent resource hubs.
Source →Veterans
Chris will work to improve support services for our veterans and military families.
Our service men and women risk their lives for our country, and they deserve the absolute best health care and career resources when they return home. Chris will work to improve support services for our veterans and military families.
Source →Public Safety
Based in Pasco County, he serves on school and community advisory boards, works alongside law enforcement partners to improve community safety, and mentors students across the region.
Christopher King is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with four combat tours and a lifelong advocate for youth and human rights. Based in Pasco County, he serves on school and community advisory boards, works alongside law enforcement partners to improve community safety, and mentors students across the region. Christopher King is committed to safer schools, stronger academics, and deeper partnerships between families, educators, and the community. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and longtime youth mentor, he brings steady leadership and a service‑first mindset to Pasco County Schools. Read More
Source →Frequently Asked
- Who is Christopher A. King?
- Christopher A. King is a 2026 No Party Affiliation candidate for School Board District 1, 1. Christopher A. King has stated positions on 7 key issues.
- What office is Christopher A. King running for?
- Christopher A. King is running for School Board District 1, 1.
- How can I learn more about Christopher A. King's positions?
- Christopher A. King's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Economy, Veterans, Public Safety. See full positions below.
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