Donnie Burdick
Burdick graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1981, served in the U.S. Navy and then spent a career in law enforcement before returning to Jefferson County. He now works with the school district as a substitute teacher, substitute coordinator and athletic safety coordinator. He was one of three candidates for the nonpartisan District 2 seat on the Aug. 18, 2026 ballot.
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Positions on the major issues
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No public positions on the major issues were found.
No public position found on 7 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Education & school choice, Gender identity laws, Library and classroom materials, Teacher and staff pay, 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
- Career and technical education — Burdick told WFSU the district offers no welding or cosmetology training and wants vocational planning to start in middle school, along with partnerships with colleges and instruction in basic life skills.