Meet Francis Beylotte – Charleston County School Board, District 7

As South Carolina approaches the 2026 General Election, Power to the People continues its commitment to helping voters hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent their communities. In this installment of Meet the Candidates, host ReZsaun Lewis sits down with Francis Beylotte, candidate for Charleston County School Board District 7, to discuss his vision for public education and the challenges facing students, teachers, and families. ABOUT FRANCIS BEYLOTTE Francis Marion Beylotte III is a lifelong Charleston resident, father of two, and community advocate with a professional background in clinical research and mental health. His experience includes using data to guide decisions, solving complex problems, and advocating for students, educators, and families. His campaign emphasizes student well-being, teacher support, transparency, accountability, and strengthening relationships between schools and their communities. Campaign Website: https://www.beylotteforschools.com/ ABOUT THE CONVERSATION We explore Beylotte's priorities for District 7, including student achievement, mental health support, teacher retention, educational opportunities, and accountability in school district leadership. The conversation also examines how school board members can strengthen partnerships with families and ensure students have access to safe, supportive learning environments. Our goal isn't to tell you who to vote for. It's to help you make an informed decision when you cast your ballot. ELECTION INFORMATION Election Day: November 3, 2026 Visit https://www.scvotes.gov to check your voter registration, view your sample ballot, and find your polling location. LISTEN. LEARN. SHARE. VOTE. Power to the People is a nonpartisan civic education initiative presented by the E3 Foundation — Educate, Empower, Elevate. Like, comment, share, and subscribe for more candidate conversations. Your Vote. Your Voice. Your Power. • • • • • South Carolina voters want to know: Who are the candidates asking for their votes, and where do they stand on the issues that matter most to folks in the Palmetto State? • • • • • 'Meet the Candidates' is a featured series from Power to the People, presented by E3 Foundation™ and hosted by ReZsaun Lewis, designed to help South Carolina voters make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election. Through candid, issue-focused conversations with candidates seeking public office, we explore their priorities, policy positions, leadership experience, and plans to address the challenges facing our communities. From education, healthcare, and economic opportunity to public safety, environmental justice, and voting rights, we're asking questions that connect political promises to the everyday lives of South Carolinians. Our mission is simple: Educate. Empower. Elevate. We're not here to tell you who to vote for. We're here to provide information that helps you decide for yourself. Watch the interviews, learn about the candidates, share these conversations, and make your voice heard at the ballot box. • • • • • 'Power to the People 2026' is a weekly livestream podcast hosted by community leader and civic storyteller ReZsaun Lewis, presented by E3 Foundation™. Grounded in the E3 mission to educate, empower, and elevate communities most impacted by structural inequities, Power to the People 2026 counters confusion with a pathway to clarity. Over the course of eight weeks, the nonpartisan conversation series breaks down the issues, impacts, and elected offices with a rotation of culturally-grounded, experience-informed guest experts who know the stakes and understand what Black communities face. Each episode explores a critical issue, bringing civic, service, and impact experts together to bridge the gap between public policy and everyday life—helping listeners gain knowledge and confidence to proactively participate in the electoral process and inspire others to do the same. Power to the People cuts through the chaos with refreshing honesty, presenting actionable insights, historical context, and practical perspectives that help listeners make informed decisions about the candidates, policies, and systems that directly affect their lives. • • • • • Power to the People 2026 is a nonpartisan civic education and empowerment initiative from E3 Foundation™ Educate, Empower, Elevate. E3 and initiative partners provide equitable opportunities for 2026 candidates to present their platforms and positions through the podcast platform, regardless of party or affiliation.