ELECTIONS 2024

Candidate withdraws from Volusia County School Board race

Daytona State College Student Merrick Brunker, of Ormond-by-the-Sea, submitted a withdrawal letter to the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections on May 7.

By Jarleene Almenas
| 5:00 p.m. May 31, 2024

Merrick Brunker, of Ormond-by-the-Sea, filed to run to represent District 4 on the School Board on March 20. Courtesy photo

Ormond Beach Observer
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A candidate for the Volusia County School Board District 4 seat has withdrawn from the race.

Daytona State College Student Merrick Brunker, of Ormond-by-the-Sea, submitted a withdrawal letter to the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections on May 7.

"After careful consideration, I believe this is the best decision moving forward," Brunker wrote in the letter. "I want to express my gratitude for the assistance I have received from the Supervisor of Elections office along the way."

Brunker had filed to run for the District 4 seat on March 20. The Ormond Beach Observer reached out to him for comment regarding his withdrawal, but did not hear back in time for publication.

Three candidates remain active in the race: Incumbent Volusia County School Board member Carl Persis, Pine Trail Elementary art teacher Sarah Marzilli and former lobbyist Donna Brosemer.

Qualifying for the 2024 elections runs from noon, June 10 to noon, June 14.