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Board of Education, Gaston County Schools

At-large

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Term
4 years
Candidates
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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 Gaston County Schools.

Brenda Eskridge

Democratic

Health care compliance executive

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  • Supports expanding vocational training with business partners
  • Supports teaching students healthy social media use
  • Supports adding AI education to the curriculum
  • Supports more school security and mental health resources
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  1. Supports expanding vocational training with business partners

    Brenda Eskridge: Board of Education At-Large 2026

    Campaign website · Eskridge 4 Education · eskridge4education.com

    “Expand vocational training and partnerships with businesses.”
  2. Supports teaching students healthy social media use

    Brenda Eskridge: Board of Education At-Large 2026

    Campaign website · Eskridge 4 Education · eskridge4education.com

    “Implement programs to educate students on healthy social media use.”
  3. Supports adding AI education to the curriculum

    Brenda Eskridge: Board of Education At-Large 2026

    Campaign website · Eskridge 4 Education · eskridge4education.com

    “Integrate AI education into the curriculum to ensure students understand and can work with emerging technologies.”
  4. Supports more school security and mental health resources

    Brenda Eskridge: Board of Education At-Large 2026

    Campaign website · Eskridge 4 Education · eskridge4education.com

    “Expand security and mental health resources.”

Dot Cherry

RepublicanIncumbent

Gaston County Board of Education member

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