Widefield School District 3 voters will choose new leadership and decide on major funding measures this fall. Three at-large board seats are up on Nov. 4, 2025, with teacher-friendly candidates William Dolphin and Michelle Hubbard running for spots on a board that will have no incumbents in the race. Dolphin and Hubbard are contending with far-right, anti-public education candidates.

The Widefield Education Association (WEA) says this fall’s election offers a chance to reset the tone at the board table. Union leaders argue that over the past two years, board discussions have too often veered into culture-war skirmishes instead of solutions for classrooms and facilities. “We need a board that models respect, keeps its focus on teaching and learning, and works with educators to make Widefield schools safe and supportive,” says Dustin Flesher, President of WEA.

Alongside the election, two proposals are at stake: an $88 million bond to repair aging roofs, HVAC systems, and termite-damaged structures, and a $5.2 million mill-levy override to sustain robotics, coding, and career-technical programs while helping recruit and retain educators. State and local unions say the outcome will shape how well Widefield can support safe facilities, competitive pay, and the learning opportunities that keep students engaged.