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Board of Education, Watauga County Schools
District 04
- 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 Watauga County Schools.
Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results). Nonpartisan.
Education
Chad ColeNo party listed
- Pledges to support and retain high-quality teachers and staff
- Supports expanding career and technical education
Megan (Chayyim) KornhauserNo party listed
- Opposes state voucher programs that cut public school funding
- Opposes state bills that revise how history is taught
- Supports more state per-pupil funding for rural schools
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