Mike Klinetobe
Republican
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Board of Education, Forsyth County Schools
District 01
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Forsyth County Schools.
Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).
Trevonia (BG) Brown-Gaither
DemocraticIncumbent
Retired math teacher
The gist
- Supports making schools more equitable across the district
- Supports giving teachers a voice in district decisions
- Pledges to press district staff for timely answers
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Supports making schools more equitable across the district
2 incumbents, 4 challengers vie for votes in Forsyth school board's District 1 primaryCandidate questionnaire · Winston-Salem Journal · Feb 14, 2026 · journalnow.com
“And I feel like we need to be more equitable across the board.”
Supports giving teachers a voice in district decisions
2 incumbents, 4 challengers vie for votes in Forsyth school board's District 1 primaryCandidate questionnaire · Winston-Salem Journal · Feb 14, 2026 · journalnow.com
“Also, teachers are never asked for their input.”
Pledges to press district staff for timely answers
2 incumbents, 4 challengers vie for votes in Forsyth school board's District 1 primaryCandidate questionnaire · Winston-Salem Journal · Feb 14, 2026 · journalnow.com
“We have to make sure we get our answers and get them in a timely manner.”
Alex B. Bohannon
DemocraticIncumbent
Human resources business partner
The gist
- Supports stricter verification of district financial reports
- Supports continuity on the school board
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Supports stricter verification of district financial reports
2 incumbents, 4 challengers vie for votes in Forsyth school board's District 1 primaryCandidate questionnaire · Winston-Salem Journal · Feb 14, 2026 · journalnow.com
“You have to trust but verify in a way that is more stringent.”
Supports continuity on the school board
2 incumbents, 4 challengers vie for votes in Forsyth school board's District 1 primaryCandidate questionnaire · Winston-Salem Journal · Feb 14, 2026 · journalnow.com
“Bohannon said he sees the values in continuity on the board.”
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