# School board candidate shortage not isolated to WNY

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Podcast: [Buffalo All Local](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buffalo-all-local-6385999)
Published: 2026-05-20T14:34:54+00:00
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## Resource

Districts in Western New York with open school board seats are just a few out of many across the state facing the same problem. David Albert from the New York State School Boards Association says it's a concern every year. What's causing the shortage? David tells us.

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