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Board of Education, Stokes County Schools

Vote for
2
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 Stokes County Schools.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • John TurpinRepublican

    • Pledges to direct school funds to classrooms

  • Thomas SandsRepublican

    No documented position found.

Education

  • John TurpinRepublican

    • Opposes closing schools
    • Supports expanding Forsyth Tech workforce courses for new employers
    • Opposes curriculum changes imposed through the Leandro case

  • Thomas SandsRepublican

    • Opposes closing more schools at this time
    • Proposes busing upperclassmen to Forsyth Tech's Stokes campus for courses
    • Supports a state school funding formula fair to rural districts
    • Proposes modernizing existing schools to grow enrollment

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.