School board
Board of Education, Wake County Schools
District 09
- 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.
Public safety
Cheryl AlexisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brian OlsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tyler SwansonNo party listed
- Opposes arming teachers; supports more nurses, counselors and SROs
Education
Cheryl AlexisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brian OlsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Tyler SwansonNo party listed
- Supports full state funding of the Leandro school plan
- Pledges to prioritize pandemic learning recovery and staffing shortages
- Supports protections for LGBTQ+ students, families and staff
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