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Board of Education, Gaston County Schools

Gastonia Township

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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.

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).

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Che'z (Shea) Adams

Democratic

Exceptional children teacher

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  • Supports saving arts programs in Gaston County schools
  • Supports comprehensive mental health services in schools
  • Supports safe sports facilities for student athletes
More about Che'z
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  1. Supports saving arts programs in Gaston County schools

    About Chéz

    Campaign website · Chez for Gaston · chezforgaston.com

    “dedicated to save the arts programming within our schools!”

  2. Supports comprehensive mental health services in schools

    About Chéz

    Campaign website · Chez for Gaston · chezforgaston.com

    “the need for comprehensive mental health services and programs within our school system!”

  3. Supports safe sports facilities for student athletes

    About Chéz

    Campaign website · Chez for Gaston · chezforgaston.com

    “committed to bring safe sports facilities to students!”

Tim Taylor

Republican

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No documented position found.

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