Daniel Holder
Republican
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Board of Education, Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Seat 06 (Special)
- 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 Rowan-Salisbury 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, other seats of the same board).
Alisha Byrd-Clark
DemocraticIncumbent
Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education member; Catawba College instructor
The gist
- Supports raising test scores and grade-level reading
- Supports better pay for teachers and school staff
- Supports pressing county and state officials for school funding
More about Alisha
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Supports raising test scores and grade-level reading
FunFest gives Democratic candidates platform to speakNews coverage · Salisbury Post · Aug 10, 2026 · salisburypost.com
“She said wants to see higher test scores, have children read proficiently at grade level”
Supports better pay for teachers and school staff
FunFest gives Democratic candidates platform to speakNews coverage · Salisbury Post · Aug 10, 2026 · salisburypost.com
“better pay for teachers and staff, safe schools, strong leadership”
Supports pressing county and state officials for school funding
'Where my heart is': Byrd-Clark rejoins RSS BoardNews coverage · Salisbury Post · Oct 22, 2025 · salisburypost.com
“We need to advocate more to our county commissioners and state representatives”
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