Troy Ingersoll
Ingersoll has served on the St. Lucie County School Board since 2006 and is currently board chairman. He owns a Pinch A Penny pool and spa store and has been pastor of Midway Road Baptist Church since 2024. He holds a criminology degree from Florida State University and a master's in Christian education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and is seeking a sixth term.
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Positions on the major issues
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Education & school choice Strongly disagrees· stated position
In his League of Women Voters VOTE411 questionnaire, Ingersoll said he opposes vouchers because diverting taxpayer money to private institutions drains resources from the public system.
"Diverting taxpayer money to private institutions drains resources from the public system."
Library and classroom materials Leans agree· stated position
Ingersoll says Florida is taking bold steps to protect parental rights and that a challenged book should be listed publicly and taken out of circulation while educators review it.
"Yes, (the book challenge) should be made public on the district web page and the book taken out of circulation"
School safety approach Mixed / neutral· stated position
Ingersoll lists safe and secure schools as his first critical issue and calls for secure campuses and positive learning environments. He did not say whether he would emphasize law enforcement and discipline or counseling and mental-health staff.
"Safe and secure schools"
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
- Budget and public engagement — Ingersoll names fiscal responsibility and raising student achievement as critical issues, calling for transparent budgeting and consistent funding for academic programs and teacher development. He says community forums, surveys, advisory committees and open board meetings should guide decisions.