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.
Taxes & budget
Jacob ArthurNo party listed
- Proposes tying new discretionary spending to measurable student results
Maddie SegalNo party listed
No documented position found.
Amita GuptaNo party listed
No documented position found.
Public safety
Jacob ArthurNo party listed
No documented position found.
Maddie SegalNo party listed
- Supports full-time mental health professionals in every school
Amita GuptaNo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
Jacob ArthurNo party listed
No documented position found.
Maddie SegalNo party listed
- Supports cutting teachers' administrative burdens and raising pay
- Proposes auditing school software spending
Amita GuptaNo party listed
- Supports competitive teacher salaries and classroom resources
- Supports investing in STEAM and career and technical education
Health & human services
Jacob ArthurNo party listed
No documented position found.
Maddie SegalNo party listed
- Supports universal free school meals
Amita GuptaNo party listed
- Supports more counselors and nutrition resources in schools
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; 4 issues covered in this race.