In Virginia, county school boards are composed of one member from each district in that county, and sometimes include an at-large member. They are elected to four-year terms and oversee the school district, set district policies and choose the leaders of public schools, among other duties.

The Fluvanna County School Board has five members, one for each district. This year, four of the five seats are up for election.

Sean Brennan is running unopposed to represent the Columbia District. Andrew Pullen, who currently represents the district, is not seeking reelection.

Though Brennan is the only candidate certified by the Virginia Department of Elections, voters can write-in other candidates.

Charlottesville Tomorrow designed a questionnaire for Brennan based on more than 160 responses we received to a voter survey. He did not respond.

Here are the questions we sent to Brennan and how to contact him

Here are candidates’ contact information, as provided by his campaign to the Virginia State Department of Elections, searchable by last name. You can use this contact information if you would like to reach out to Brennan yourself.

Given the age of some of Fluvanna County’s school facilities, how would you prioritize ongoing maintenance and plan for future renovations to ensure our buildings support a safe and modern learning environment?
Many rural school divisions in Virginia face challenges retaining teachers, especially in high-demand subjects like math and special education. How would you approach this issue in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County’s population has been steadily increasing over the past decade. How should the school district plan for long‑term enrollment growth to ensure safe, modern and well‑functioning schools?
Funding for school districts in Virginia is changing rapidly, with less money coming from the state government and federal support also possibly disappearing. What are some of the ways you are thinking about maintaining funds and services for your school division in this shifting landscape?
School districts across the country — including here in Virginia — are grappling with how to manage student use of cell phones and other devices during the school day. This now includes concerns about access to artificial intelligence tools. What kinds of policies, if any, would you support to manage student use of electronic devices and AI during instructional time?
What role do you think career and technical education should play in Fluvanna County Public Schools, and how should the district approach these kinds of programs?
School board members sometimes face pressure from residents with strongly opposing viewpoints. How would you balance listening to community input with making decisions you believe are in the best interest of students and the school system?
Are there any other pressing issues facing Fluvanna County Public Schools you would like voters to know about?

More about the candidate and issues

Brennan’s campaign contributions, from the Virginia Public Access Project
A report about Fluvanna County Public Schools’ cell phone policy (Fluvanna Review, Sept. 18, 2025)
A report about school board pushback against new state standards of learning (SOLs) and textbook mandates (Fluvanna Review, May 22, 2025)
A report about the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors’ reaction to the public schools’ budget (Fluvanna Review, March 12, 2025)
A report about some of the challenges Fluvanna County teachers are facing (Fluvanna Review, Nov. 21, 2024)
A report about a controversial donation made to Fluvanna schools by a weapons company (Fluvanna Review, Sept. 18, 2024)
A report about Chairperson Andrew Pullen’s controversial conversations with the state about establishing a charter school for Fluvanna County (Fluvanna Review, May 15, 2024)
A report about requests for Fluvanna County to establish a charter school (Fluvanna Review, March 21, 2024)

Here are key dates and deadlines in the 2025 elections

Friday, May 2, 2025	Early voting for primaries begins weekdays at local registrar’s offices.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025	Deadline to register to vote or update an existing registration for the primary election. You can still vote in the primary if you miss this deadline by registering at the polling place and casting a provisional ballot. You do not have to be a member of a political party to vote in that party’s primary election. However, you can only vote in one party’s primary election each year.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m.	Deadline to apply for your ballot to be mailed to you. Requests must be received by your local registrar’s offices by 5 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m.	Deadline to apply online for an absentee ballot using the Citizen Portal.
Saturday, June 7, 2025	Local voter registration offices open on Saturdays for early voting for primaries.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 5:00 p.m.	Early voting for primaries ends at local registrar’s offices.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025	Primary Election Day!
Friday, Sept. 19 to Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 5:00 p.m.	Check with your local registrar’s office for early in-person voting.
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, 5:00 p.m.	Deadline to apply with your local registrar’s office for a ballot to be mailed to you.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025	Election Day!

We will update this list periodically as deadlines approach or we receive new information.

Register to vote, check your registration, find your polling places and apply to vote absentee at the Virginia Department of Elections here. Remember, even if you miss registration deadlines, you can register through Election Day and vote using a provisional ballot.

Need to know if you’re eligible to vote? Here are resources from the Virginia Department of Elections.