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Bridget Ziegler

Bridget Anne Ziegler is an American conservative education activist and politician serving on the Sarasota County School Board in Florida.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bridget Anne Ziegler is an American conservative education activist and politician serving on the Sarasota County School Board in Florida. She is a co-founder of Moms for Liberty and has been a prominent figure in Florida school politics since her first election in 2014.

Early life and education

Bridget Ziegler was born Bridget Anne McGrath on July 23, 1982, and is identified as an American politician and activist. Publicly available sources in the provided results do not give detailed information about her early education.

Sarasota County School Board

Ziegler entered school board service in 2014 after appointment to fill a vacancy, then won election later that year. She was re-elected in 2018 and remained on the board through at least 2026, including a period as chair.

Moms for Liberty

Ziegler is listed as a co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a conservative parents’ rights group. Her role in the organization helped make her a nationally known figure in debates over school curriculum, parental rights, and public education policy.

Political views and public role

Available sources describe Ziegler as a conservative education activist who has advocated for parental rights and opposed topics such as critical race theory in schools. She has also been associated with broader Florida conservative education politics.

Controversies

In late 2023 and 2024, Ziegler faced calls to resign from the school board amid public controversy involving allegations connected to her husband, Christian Ziegler. Reports note that she remained on the board despite a 4-1 request for her resignation.

Key facts

  • Bridget Ziegler is a co-founder of Moms for Liberty and a Sarasota County School Board member since 2014.
  • She was appointed to the school board in 2014 and later elected, with re-elections in 2018 and 2022.
  • Ziegler has served as chair of the Sarasota County School Board.
  • Her public profile is shaped by advocacy on parental rights and education policy.
  • She faced calls to resign in a 2023 scandal involving her husband but remained on the board.
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Canadian context

Bridget Ziegler is mainly a U.S. state and local political figure, but her work with Moms for Liberty has drawn attention in broader North American debates over school curriculum, parental rights, and culture-war politics that are also followed by Canadian readers.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bridget Ziegler?
Bridget Ziegler is an American politician and education activist who serves on the Sarasota County School Board and co-founded Moms for Liberty.
What is Bridget Ziegler known for?
She is known for her role in Sarasota County school politics, her conservative education activism, and her co-founding role in Moms for Liberty.
When did Bridget Ziegler join the school board?
She was appointed to the Sarasota County School Board in 2014 and later elected to the seat that same year.
Is Bridget Ziegler still on the Sarasota County School Board?
Yes. The provided results indicate she remained on the board and was chair as of 2025–2026.
What is Moms for Liberty?
Moms for Liberty is a conservative parents’ rights organization that became prominent in U.S. education politics.
Has Bridget Ziegler faced controversy?
Yes. She has faced public pressure to resign related to a 2023 scandal involving her husband, though she stayed on the board.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Ziegler
    Supports: Birth name and date, nationality, school board role, and co-founding of Moms for Liberty.
  2. Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Bridget_Ziegler
    Supports: School board office, district, assumed office date, and current term end.
  3. Bridget Ziegler for Sarasota County School Board — https://bridgetziegler.com/
    Supports: Election history, board service since 2014, and stated policy priorities.
  4. WUSF — https://www.wusf.org/education/2026-01-14/sarasota-school-board-chair-bridget-ziegler-wants-district-collaborate-with-ice
    Supports: Board chair status in 2025–2026 and continued service.
  5. Politico — https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/12/sarasota-school-board-moms-for-liberty-00131448
    Supports: Calls for resignation and public controversy.
  6. ABC News — https://abcnews.go.com/US/moms-liberty-founder-faces-calls-resignation-school-board/story?id=107071594
    Supports: Resignation pressure, school board vote requesting resignation, and her refusal to step down.