Wisconsin voters: Beware of national right-wing group’s school board candidates
Wisconsin — Wisconsin voters heading to the polls on April 7 should know who is behind some of the school board candidates on their ballots. The FFRF Action Fund is urging voters to look carefully at any candidate endorsed by the 1776 Project PAC, a New York-based political action committee that has nearly tripled its spending on Wisconsin school board races this year, pouring more than $161,000 into 18 candidates across 12 districts.
Why it matters: This influx of out-of-state money is reshaping local governance and education policy, pushing a right-wing agenda that threatens to undermine local priorities. Voters need to be aware of this influence as it could lead to significant changes in school policies and curriculum.
What to watch:
- Monitor how the endorsements from the 1776 Project PAC impact election outcomes.
- Watch for shifts in school board policies in districts where candidates backed by the PAC are elected.
- Keep an eye on voter turnout and engagement in response to these developments.
Key figures:
- Annie Laurie Gaylor, President of the FFRF Action Fund — advocates for secular public schools and warns against the PAC’s influence.
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Published: March 26, 2026 3:58 PM
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