Ashley Gilhousen

Non-Partisan | Florida

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Candidate Profile

Clay County District Schools School Board, District 5 Florida Republican Primary and School Boards | August 18, 2026

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, Associate of Science, 2003-2005

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2005-2007

WORK & MILITARY

Orange Park Medical Center, RN, 2007-2012

Jacksonville Classical Academy, Teacher, 2022-2023

Seamark Ranch, Teacher, 2023-2025

Seamark Ranch, Director of Programs, 2025-

AFFILIATIONS

Hibernia Baptist Church, Member, 2003-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Clay County School Board Member, Dist. 5, 2014-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Clay County School Board Member, Dist. 5, -

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)

Florida Accountability Fund (2022)

Moms For Liberty (2022)

21st Century Public Servant (2018)

Better Florida Education (2018)

First Coast Conservatives (2018)


SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Campaign Treasure's Report - P5 (07/23/2022 - 07/29/2022) and Amendment from Clay County Supervisor of Elections

Selected contributions/expenditures:

Campaign Treasure's Report - P4 (07/09/2022 - 07/22/2022) and Amendment from Clay County Supervisor of Elections

Selected contributions/expenditures:

  • $1,000.00 contribution from Realtors PAC

Complete list of candidate's Campaign Finance Reports can be found on the Clay County Supervisor of Elections website.

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

I do not believe it is the role of public schools to counsel students regarding an unintended pregnancy or make deeply personal decisions on their behalf. However, I firmly believe every student deserves access to a quality education, and pregnancy should never be a barrier to completing that education. A student who becomes pregnant should be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect—not shame or exclusion. At the same time, schools have a responsibility to provide an age-appropriate learning environment and protect the innocence of younger children. I believe it is possible to uphold both principles by supporting pregnant students in continuing their education while maintaining appropriate educational standards for all students.


ECONOMY

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I support government funding as it currently stands: Pre-K through 12th grade


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

With regard to public schools, what does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of church and state was intended to prevent government control of religion while protecting every individual's right to freely exercise their faith. The district should neither establish nor favor a particular religion, but it also shouldn't suppress lawful expressions of personal faith. Students and employees do not give up their constitutional rights when they enter a school campus. Schools should respect religious liberty and uphold the constitution.


IMMIGRATION

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enhances the safety and security of communities by identifying and detaining illegal aliens.

Agree

A nation has the right & responsibility to secure its borders & enforce its immigration laws. A sovereign nation cannot function without the rule of law. At the same time, we must recognize that many people come to the U.S. seeking safety, freedom, & the opportunity to build a better life for their families. I support a secure & compassionate immigration system that protects our communities, respects the law, & treats every person with dignity - honoring legal immigration and legitimate asylum.


EDUCATION

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

Consequences for bad behavior create a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.

Strongly Agree

Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

I do not support the teaching of Sex Ed.

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

Language Arts, Mathematics, American History, Civics, Science, Art & Music, Physical Fitness, Personal Finances, Information Technology, Vocational Learning, Foreign Language

Public schools should prioritize academic achievement and building character necessary to preserve American traditions and self-government.

Strongly Agree

School choice creates competition, and that competition will push public schools to improve their educational systems.

Agree


VALUES

Biological males should be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My faith as a born-again Christian is central to who I am and how I strive to live and serve. I believe in the authority of Scripture, the saving grace of Jesus Christ, the importance of personal integrity, and the call to love and serve others with humility and compassion. My conservative values reflect a belief in God, family, personal responsibility, the dignity of every person, and the importance of protecting the freedoms that allow individuals and families to flourish.

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

I support the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that people should be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Mental health conditions such as anorexia and gender dysphoria need to be treated, not affirmed.

Strongly Agree

School library books that have literary value, as determined by experts, should be exempt from obscenity laws.

Disagree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

I have never been convicted of a felony.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

I have never been penalized for sexual misconduct.

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election

What political party are you affiliated with?

Republican

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Strongly Agree

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