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Board of Education, Rutherford County Schools

District 02

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 Rutherford 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).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Kala SuttleRepublican

    • Pledges to focus on the school budget and fundraising

  • Kisha McDowellDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Kala SuttleRepublican

    • Pledges to help prevent future school closures

  • Kisha McDowellDemocratic

    • Supports stronger reading instruction starting in elementary school

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.