Adale M. Martin
Candidate for City of Norfolk School Board, Ward 1
Background
- Occupation
- Norfolk School Board member (Ward 1)
- Campaign website
- adalemartin.com
Elected to the Norfolk School Board in 2018 and served three terms as board chair. She holds a doctorate in public policy from Old Dominion University and was executive director of the Slover Library Foundation.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports expanding security resources in schools.
ReportDr. Adale Martin for Norfolk School Board, Ward 1Campaign website · Friends of Adale Martin · adalemartin.com
“Expand security resources and build a culture of trust across every NPS school.”
Education
Pledges at least a 95% graduation rate.
ReportDr. Adale Martin for Norfolk School Board, Ward 1Campaign website · Friends of Adale Martin · adalemartin.com
“I am committed to ensuring at least a 95% Graduation Rate for Norfolk Public School seniors”
Supports make-up sessions to address chronic absenteeism.
ReportCandidate Profile: Adale M. Martin (Norfolk School Board, Ward 1)Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“That means we also have to fix chronic absenteeism head-on. Students simply cannot learn if they are not in the classroom.”
Government & transparency
Supports multilingual communication during school consolidations.
ReportCandidate Profile: Adale M. Martin (Norfolk School Board, Ward 1)Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
“I am actively advocating for institutional clarity and enhanced multilingual communication.”
All sources (5)
- Sample ballots by ward and list of qualified local candidates, November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections
Election filing · City of Norfolk Office of Elections · norfolk.gov
- List of Qualified Local Candidates for November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/18/2026)
Election filing · City of Norfolk Office of Elections · norfolk.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Norfolk (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Dr. Adale Martin for Norfolk School Board, Ward 1
Campaign website · Friends of Adale Martin · adalemartin.com
- Candidate Profile: Adale M. Martin (Norfolk School Board, Ward 1)
Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com
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