Chad Cole
Candidate for Board of Education, Watauga County Schools, District 04
Background
A Watauga High School graduate and lifelong resident who has worked more than two decades in emergency services and in organizational leadership.
Documented positions
Education
Pledges to support and retain high-quality teachers and staff
Report2026 primary voter guide: Watauga County Board of Education District 4Candidate questionnaire · Watauga Democrat · wataugademocrat.com
“my top goal would be to support and retain high-quality teachers and staff.”
Supports expanding career and technical education
Report2026 primary voter guide: Watauga County Board of Education District 4Candidate questionnaire · Watauga Democrat · wataugademocrat.com
“I envision expanded opportunities that connect learning to real-world skills.”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Watauga County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 primary voter guide: Watauga County Board of Education District 4
Candidate questionnaire · Watauga Democrat · wataugademocrat.com
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