Jamie McNeill
Democratic
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Board of Education, Ashe County Schools
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Ashe County Schools.
Shane E. Little
Republican
Business owner
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- Pledges transparent school decisions that use resources wisely
- Supports safe, inclusive schools focused on academics
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Pledges transparent school decisions that use resources wisely
Ashe County voting guide for school boardCandidate questionnaire · Ashe Post & Times · ashepostandtimes.com
“making responsible, transparent decisions that use our resources wisely.”
Supports safe, inclusive schools focused on academics
Ashe County voting guide for school boardCandidate questionnaire · Ashe Post & Times · ashepostandtimes.com
“to ensure our schools are safe, inclusive, and focused on academic success.”
Dianne Eldreth
RepublicanIncumbent
Former teacher
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- Pledges to draw on board experience advocating for students
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Pledges to draw on board experience advocating for students
Ashe County voting guide for school boardCandidate questionnaire · Ashe Post & Times · ashepostandtimes.com
“I hope to use my seven years experience as a school board member to better advocate for our kids.”
Janet Ward
RepublicanIncumbent
Educator
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- Opposes critical race theory in schools
- Supports character development and life skills education
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Opposes critical race theory in schools
Ashe County voting guide for school boardCandidate questionnaire · Ashe Post & Times · ashepostandtimes.com
“I oppose critical race theory and woke culture principles that have brought division rather than unity.”
Supports character development and life skills education
Ashe County voting guide for school boardCandidate questionnaire · Ashe Post & Times · ashepostandtimes.com
“I have battled for character development and life skills education”
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