"Local Culture Warriors Face Defeat as Voters Reject 'Parental Rights' Candidates"

Conservative activist groups advocating for parental control over school curricula suffered significant losses in school board elections across the United States. Voters rejected candidates backed by groups such as Moms for Liberty, which has been at the forefront of the culture war battles over issues of gender and race in schools. The results were seen as a repudiation of the far-right agenda, with voters favoring moderate or liberal candidates instead. The outcome of these elections could influence future races, as candidates may reconsider affiliating themselves with far-right groups. However, conservative groups like the 1776 Project still claimed some victories. The emergence of dark money groups and the involvement of political action committees have changed the dynamics of school board races, making it harder for candidates with extreme views to go unnoticed.