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These are the stories from election year 2024 — from local candidates in north central Florida to the state legislature, all the way to the battle for the White House.

Leanetta McNealy wins another Alachua County School Board term, Diyonne McGraw loses

Leanetta McNealy, right, in blue and Diyonne McGraw, seated in green, watch returns on Tuesday night. (Aileyahu Shanes/WUFT News)

Alachua County School Board member Leanetta McNealy is keeping her seat.

She won her primary race on Tuesday by almost 15,000 votes, defeating Lew "Lincoln" Welge.

Another incumbent member, Diyonne McGraw, lost her race to Thomas Vu, by a margin of 54% to 46%.

The results will become official once the county canvassing board certifies them.

Listen more to hear more about Vu's victory:

Thomas Vu wins school board seat

Aileyahu is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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