Kara Champion
Kara Champion, 28, is a 2020 University of Central Florida graduate whose primary income comes from her family's business, American Gun & Pawn. She is the daughter of Hernando County Commissioner Steve Champion, has a stepdaughter in Hernando County schools and a young son. She finished the August 2026 primary three votes ahead of incumbent Susan Duval.
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Positions on the major issues
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Education & school choice Mixed / neutral· stated position
Champion says she supports parental choice but has also called for stronger oversight of the state's voucher programs, and wants the district to ask charter and private schools why families are enrolling there.
"Why enrollment rates in public schools are down, while enrollment at charters and privates are going up"
Library and classroom materials Leans agree· stated position
Asked about library and curriculum material, Champion said inappropriate material is being addressed by the board's more recent members, and that children should have books that inspire creativity but are appropriate for their age.
"The inappropriate material in the school libraries thankfully is being addressed by the more recent school board members."
School safety approach Leans agree· stated position
Champion campaigns on stronger classroom discipline along with a return to reading, writing, mathematics and civics.
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, Teacher and staff pay. 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
- Parental involvement and transparency — Champion campaigns on parents having a stronger voice in their children's education and on district transparency. She posted on her campaign Facebook page: 'We all want high-quality education for our children. We don't want indoctrination or politics.'
Endorsements (as reported)
- U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis; Hernando County Commissioner Ryan Amsler