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Board of Education, Newton-Conover City Schools

Conover District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Newton-Conover City Schools.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).

Robbie Gonzalez

RepublicanIncumbent

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  • Pledges to keep Newton-Conover schools independent and finish construction
  • Pledges budget reviews to cut unnecessary recurring expenses
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  1. Pledges to keep Newton-Conover schools independent and finish construction

    Newton, Conover vote for two incumbents, one newcomer for school board

    News coverage · Hickory Daily Record · Mar 3, 2026 · hickoryrecord.com

    “make sure the district was financially stable, remained independent and to finish construction at Newton-Conover High School”

  2. Pledges budget reviews to cut unnecessary recurring expenses

    Newton-Conover Republican school board candidates answer question about district's finances

    News coverage · Hickory Daily Record · Feb 19, 2026 · hickoryrecord.com

    “we will conduct deep, data-driven reviews of our budget to identify efficiencies, eliminate unnecessary recurring expenses”

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