Most certainly the candidates have a web page or a FB page. Twitter maybe, but prolly not. They should have their platform posted. Sometimes you have to read a little to know if they’re a commie or not.
You would think. We looked at the Sec of State’s website before our latest runoff to even get a list of who was on the ballot. Not helpful. And the local school board people aren’t even known by name until you get into the place to vote. I think they like it that way myself. They really don’t want you to know their platform afterall.
Ok, just getting thru more posts and discovered you are looking at school board candidates as one part. Candidates have to be on record with the school district. You can call the district to get names of candidates. I have been known to call candidates at home to ask why they are running, what their goals are etc. But my town had 2000 people only. Got the phone numbers when I got the names from the school office.
Same principle goes for county, district or municipality. Call the office and ask names of candidates. They should be able to give you an idea how to contact the people, or maybe that’s a small town thing, not sure. I would anticipate that a town big enough for a newspaper would print candidate information or interviews. I know Waco does. LOL...rule of thumb, if the paper backs someone, vote for the other guy.
Your County Clerk will have a sample ballot.
What!? You need to take that up with the county. That's a form of voter suppression.