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Board of Education, Dare County Schools

District 01

Vote for
1
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 Dare County Schools.

Residency district: every voter in the school district votes for this seat (the district is where the member must live; State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).

Education

  • Stephen NicholsRepublican

    • Supports more classroom flexibility and individualized instruction
    • Opposes religious instruction for students during school hours
  • Kelleta GovanDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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