School board

Board of Education, Wake County Schools

District 07

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

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

Elected by the district's voters (State Board November 5, 2024 general election precinct results, other seats of the same board). Nonpartisan.

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Jacob Arthur

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Attorney

The gist

Proposes tying new discretionary spending to measurable student results

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Proposes tying new discretionary spending to measurable student results
Who's Running For Wake County School Board in 2026
News coverage · INDY Week · Jul 17, 2026 · indyweek.com
“measurable improvements in student outcomes, transparent public reporting, and continuous improvement.”

Maddie Segal

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The gist

Supports cutting teachers' administrative burdens and raising pay
Supports universal free school meals
Supports full-time mental health professionals in every school
Proposes auditing school software spending

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Supports cutting teachers' administrative burdens and raising pay
Priorities
Campaign website · Maddie Segal for Wake County School Board · maddiesegal.com
“This starts by slashing redundant administrative burdens so teachers can focus on what they do best: teaching.”
Supports universal free school meals
Priorities
Campaign website · Maddie Segal for Wake County School Board · maddiesegal.com
“I will champion policies that prioritize student health and eliminate lunch debt stigma by working toward universal free school meals.”
Supports full-time mental health professionals in every school
Priorities
Campaign website · Maddie Segal for Wake County School Board · maddiesegal.com
“This means having full-time, dedicated mental health professionals on-site every day (not just one day a week) to support students in crisis.”
Proposes auditing school software spending
Priorities
Campaign website · Maddie Segal for Wake County School Board · maddiesegal.com
“we must also exercise strict fiscal responsibility by auditing our software spending”

Amita Gupta

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The gist

Supports competitive teacher salaries and classroom resources
Supports investing in STEAM and career and technical education
Supports more counselors and nutrition resources in schools

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Supports competitive teacher salaries and classroom resources
Our Platform
Campaign website · Amita Gupta for Wake · amitaguptaforwake.com
“Advocating for competitive salaries, meaningful professional development, and providing classroom resources required to help students succeed.”
Supports investing in STEAM and career and technical education
Our Platform
Campaign website · Amita Gupta for Wake · amitaguptaforwake.com
“Investing in STEAM education, digital literacy, and career and technical education programs that connect learning to tomorrow's workforce.”
Supports more counselors and nutrition resources in schools
Our Platform
Campaign website · Amita Gupta for Wake · amitaguptaforwake.com
“Increasing access to nutritional sources and counselors to ensure every school has the resources students need.”

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