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Board of Education, Gaston County Schools

At-large

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 Gaston County Schools.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Brenda EskridgeDemocratic

    • Supports more school security and mental health resources

  • Dot CherryRepublican

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Brenda EskridgeDemocratic

    • Supports expanding vocational training with business partners
    • Supports teaching students healthy social media use
    • Supports adding AI education to the curriculum

  • Dot CherryRepublican

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.