Anthony "Tony" Anderson
Anderson served on the Martin County School Board from 2018 to 2022 and spent about three decades in education. He has said his 2022 loss to Amy Pritchett was tied to his vote requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. He took about 41% of the Aug. 18, 2026 primary vote and faces Pritchett again in the Nov. 3 runoff.
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Positions on the major issues
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Education & school choice Leans disagree· stated position
Anderson argues that the district is losing money as students leave for other options and has questioned the effect of the state's school-choice funding on public schools.
"Funding is a problem now. We're losing funding. It's almost like it's designed to hurt public schools"
Library and classroom materials Leans disagree· stated position
On library challenges, Anderson favors a balanced review committee that brings in broader community input rather than acting on a single objection.
Teacher and staff pay Mixed / neutral· stated position
Anderson's focus on teacher retention is on working conditions rather than pay; he says the core problem is the support and respect teachers get from administration.
"The real problem is that they don't really have the support that they need from administration, the respect for their dedication"
No public position found on 4 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Gender identity laws, School safety approach. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Served on the Martin County School Board 2018-2022, including a vote to require students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.