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Board of Education, Randolph County Schools
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 6
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, the budget and the superintendent's direction for Randolph County Schools.
Nonpartisan.
Education
Eric WelchNo party listed
No documented position found.
Ernie ThalasinosNo party listed
No documented position found.
Hollie SmithNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred BurgessNo party listed
- Voted to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve to avoid other cutsIn office
Shannon Craven WhitakerNo party listed
- Voted to close Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve schoolIn office
Phillip LanierNo party listed
- Voted against closing Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve schoolIn office
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