Miramar voters reaffirmed their support for District 1 incumbent Maura Bulman in Tuesday’s Broward County School Board primary, based on preliminary Election Night returns that show Bulman secured about 71% of the vote. The outcome ensures continuity for parts of Miramar at a time when the district is implementing significant changes that will directly affect students, families and city schools.
Local implications as district reshapes services
The election comes as Broward County Public Schools begins the 2026-27 year with a slate of reforms and challenges: new AI-powered stop-arm cameras, an enrollment decline of roughly 11,000 students and a district effort called “Redefining Our Schools” to address chronic under-enrollment and a budget deficit. Miramar has been singled out in that process — one of the six schools identified for potential closure in the most recent plan was Sunshine Elementary School, located in the city.
Those changes make school board representation particularly consequential for Miramar residents, who will look to their board members to advocate for school resources, building maintenance and decisions about which schools remain open.
Who won and what they bring
Bulman, an attorney who first assumed office in 2024, will continue to represent parts of Miramar as well as Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, West Park and portions of Pembroke Pines and tribal land. Her campaign emphasized support for competitive teacher pay, accountability for taxpayer dollars and improving school facilities.
Her challenger in the District 1 race was Carmen Jackie Gimenez, a Venezuelan-born Hallandale resident known for her work as an author and human rights activist. The preliminary results showed Bulman winning by a wide margin, securing about 71% of the vote.
“We are an immigrant community here in the United States,” — comment relevant to school-community relations from Miramar officials and community organizers
What Miramar residents face next
With under-enrollment and budget shortfalls driving the district’s restructuring, Miramar families and city leaders will be watching how Bulman and other board members respond to plans that could close or consolidate schools. The district’s Redefining Our Schools initiative has already identified schools for potential closure; how the board prioritizes facilities, staffing and program funding will shape classroom sizes, transportation and local neighborhood dynamics.
- Representation: Bulman continues to represent parts of Miramar on the Broward County School Board.
- District challenges: New AI stop-arm cameras, a drop of roughly 11,000 students, and the Redefining Our Schools plan.
- Local impact: Sunshine Elementary in Miramar was among schools cited for possible closure.
| Race | Preliminary outcome |
|---|---|
| District 1 | Maura Bulman — about 71% of the vote (incumbent) |
Miramar’s representation on the board also includes other districts and an at-large seat that cover portions of the city; the preliminary results for those races will determine how the city’s needs are voiced at the district level in coming budget and school-placement decisions. Residents concerned about potential school closures, program consolidations or the distribution of resources should follow upcoming board meetings and public hearings, where final decisions on the Redefining Our Schools plan and related budget moves are expected to be made.
As the new school year progresses, local leaders and families will assess how the board’s composition affects priorities such as teacher compensation, building repairs and student services — all issues that were central to Bulman’s campaign and that remain pressing for Miramar students and schools.
