Brigid A. Kahng
Candidate for Virginia Beach School Board, District 6
Background
- Occupation
- Legislative aide to a Virginia Beach City Council member
A Virginia Beach native and graduate of Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Old Dominion University; a legislative aide to a city council member, former volunteer EMT and former VBCPS English tutor.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes judging each initiative by student outcomes.
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“every initiative should be evaluated on whether it truly strengthens student outcomes.”
Education
Proposes refocusing classroom time on reading, writing and math.
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“I propose focusing classroom time back on these basics, including expanding cursive instruction to earlier grades”
Supports reducing screen time in classrooms.
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“reducing screen time in the classroom.”
Supports expanding gifted and advanced academics.
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“expand gifted and advanced academics so high-achieving students continue to be challenged.”
Economy & jobs
Supports growing vocational programs.
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“I want to continue growing our vocational programs so students have strong pathways beyond a traditional four-year degree”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Virginia Beach (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (City Council/School Board Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10)
Election filing · City of Virginia Beach Voter Registration & Elections · voter.virginiabeach.gov
- How to vote in Virginia Beach: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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