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Board of Education, Craven County Schools

District 04

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Craven County Schools.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results, other seats of the same board).

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Jennifer DaceyOfficial portrait — Craven County Schools

Jennifer Dacey

RepublicanIncumbent

Attorney

The gist

  • Supports putting school safety and discipline first
  • Pledges to eliminate what she calls indoctrination in schools
  • Opposes school shutdowns and mask mandates
More about Jennifer
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  1. Supports putting school safety and discipline first

    Jennifer Dacey for Board of Education

    Campaign website · Jennifer Dacey Committee · jenniferdacey.com

    “Prioritize Students - Put Schools Safety and Discipline First”
  2. Pledges to eliminate what she calls indoctrination in schools

    Jennifer Dacey for Board of Education

    Campaign website · Jennifer Dacey Committee · jenniferdacey.com

    “Restore Excellence in Education, Eliminate Indoctrination”
  3. Opposes school shutdowns and mask mandates

    Jennifer Dacey for Board of Education

    Campaign website · Jennifer Dacey Committee · jenniferdacey.com

    “Oppose School Shutdowns, Mask Mandates and Woke Policies”

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