{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Trevonia (BG) Brown-Gaither","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Trevonia Cumilla Brown\u2011Gaither is the incumbent Democratic member of the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education representing District\u202f1. She first assumed office on January\u202f5,\u202f2023, and her current term is set to expire in 2026\u202f[1]. The board serves as the governing body for the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, overseeing policy, budgeting, and the educational interests of the communities it serves\u202f[1].\n\nIn the 2022 general election, Brown\u2011Gaither secured one of the two District\u202f1 seats with 49.0\u202f% of the vote (19,101 votes), defeating her opponents and joining fellow Democrat Alex B. Bohannon on the board\u202f[1]. She successfully defended her seat in the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 Democratic primary, receiving 22.5\u202f% of the vote (4,016 votes) and advancing to the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1]. The November ballot lists Brown\u2011Gaither alongside incumbent Bohannon (D) and Republican challenger Mike Klinetobe for the two available seats\u202f[1].\n\nBrown\u2011Gaither\u2019s tenure on the board has coincided with ongoing district initiatives, though specific policy positions or legislative actions are not detailed in the available public records. Her continued candidacy reflects a commitment to representing the educational priorities of District\u202f1 voters and to maintaining the board\u2019s oversight of the district\u2019s schools\u202f[1].\n\nNo additional personal background, education, or professional experience is provided in the current public sources, nor are campaign contact details such as email or phone numbers. Voters seeking further information may consult the Ballotpedia profile or contact the Forsyth County Board of Education directly for official communications.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Trevonia Brown-Gaither - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Trevonia_Brown-Gaither)\n- [12] [Trevonia Brown-Gaither - North Carolina Candidate - Transparency USA](https://www.transparencyusa.org/nc/candidate/trevonia-brown-gaither?dp=NaN&t=2)","firstname":"Trevonia","lastname":"Brown-Gaither","middlename":"Cumilla","suffix":null,"token":"7b37117afa6ea6e4"},"token":"NSjGIlzGDy1WMmsA"},{"candidatename":"Mike Klinetobe","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"REP","person":{"biography":"Michael Lee Klinetobe is the Republican candidate for the Forsyth County Board of Education, District\u202f1, on the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election ballot.  Members of the Forsyth County Board of Education set district policy, adopt the annual school budget, oversee the superintendent and district administration, and make decisions on curriculum, facilities, and student safety.\n\nKlinetobe\u2019s public profile is limited to his campaign statements reported in a local news interview.  He is described as the lone Republican running in District\u202f1, which covers most of Winston\u2011Salem.  In that interview he expressed confidence that the new superintendent, Dr.\u202fPhipps, will resolve the district\u2019s recent budget crisis and said he believes fixing the budget will be \"pretty easy\"\u202f[11].  He emphasized a commitment to transparency, promising to make board information readily available on the district\u2019s website and to provide clear, public access to financial data\u202f[11].  Klinetobe also noted the need to address school safety and the district\u2019s disciplinary policy, known as the Code of Character, Conduct, and Support\u202f[11].\n\nNo additional biographical details such as education, professional background, or prior public service are provided in the available sources.  Likewise, there are no published campaign website, email address, or phone number linked to his candidacy in the cited material.  Voters can expect Klinetobe to focus his campaign on fiscal responsibility, transparency of board operations, and improving safety policies if elected to the Board of Education.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina,_2026)\n- [3] [United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina,_2026)\n- [4] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [5] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [8] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina)\n- [9] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [See the full list of candidates running in North Carolina's ...](https://www.facebook.com/thecharlotteobserver/posts/see-the-full-list-of-candidates-running-in-north-carolinas-2026-electionsread-mo/1306299098202723/)\n- [11] [Meet the At-large and District 1 Republicans running for WS/FCS Board of Education](https://www.wxii12.com/article/wsfcs-board-primary-district1-at-large-republicans/70317857)","firstname":"Michael","lastname":"Klinetobe","middlename":"Lee","suffix":null,"token":"58d4154f867539a5"},"token":"CxNz24mAuhDdqzxi"},{"candidatename":"Alex B. Bohannon","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"DEM","person":{"biography":"Alexandre (Alex) Bohannon is a Democratic member of the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education, representing District\u202f1.  The board governs the public K\u201112 system for Forsyth County, setting policy, approving the district budget, hiring the superintendent, and overseeing curriculum and facilities.  Board members are elected to four\u2011year terms and are expected to represent the interests of parents, students, and taxpayers while ensuring compliance with state education law.\n\nBohannon first assumed office on February\u202f8\u202f2022 after winning a general\u2011election race that paired him with fellow Democrat Trevonia\u202fBrown\u2011Gaither.  He was re\u2011elected in 2022 with 51\u202f% of the vote (19,902 votes) and again advanced from the Democratic primary in March\u202f2026 with 19.2\u202f% of the vote (3,427 votes) ahead of several challengers, securing a place on the November\u202f3\u202f2026 general\u2011election ballot\u202f[1].  During his tenure he has served as Vice Chair of the board, a role that positions him to help set meeting agendas and lead discussions on key policy issues.\n\nPublic statements and meeting minutes show Bohannon focusing on creating \u201cinclusive, culturally relevant learning environments\u201d for all students, especially those from under\u2011represented identities.  At a March\u202f2023 town\u2011hall hosted by the Forsyth County Association of Educators, he responded to pending state legislation (House Bills\u202f187 and\u202f188) that would restrict classroom discussions of race and gender and expand punitive discipline.  He emphasized the board\u2019s commitment to affirming student identities and warned that returning to harsh disciplinary measures would undo recent progress on equity and student well\u2011being\u202f[10].\n\nWhile detailed biographical data such as education or professional background are not provided in the available sources, Bohannon\u2019s public record on the board demonstrates active engagement with district policy, advocacy for inclusive curricula, and opposition to legislation perceived as limiting classroom freedom.  He continues to campaign for re\u2011election in 2026, seeking to retain his seat alongside fellow incumbent Brown\u2011Gaither as the district navigates ongoing debates over funding, school renovations, and student mental\u2011health services.\n\nBohannon\u2019s campaign materials are not linked in the sources, and no direct contact information (email or phone) is publicly listed.  Voters can learn more about his positions through board meeting recordings, local news coverage, and the Ballotpedia candidate page\u202f[1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Alex Bohannon - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Alex_Bohannon)\n- [7] [Vote-USA | Alex B. Bohannon | Previous Candidate for Forsyth County Board of Education District 1, Forsyth County, North Carolina](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=NC&Id=NCBohannonAlexB)\n- [8] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [WS/FCS school board members speak out against pending education bills | 88.5 WFDD](https://www.wfdd.org/2023-03-23/ws-fcs-school-board-members-speak-out-against-pending-education-bills)","firstname":"Alexandre","lastname":"Bohannon","middlename":"Bailand","suffix":null,"token":"5da4759f74afd870"},"token":"qzAtHCB63NGKgsU7"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"school_board","o.office":"county_school_board","office":"county_school_board","officedescription":"A school board member serves on the elected body that governs a public school district. The board sets district policy and budget priorities and hires and evaluates the superintendent, while leaving day-to-day management to the administration.","officequalities":"- Policy judgment for a public school district \u2014 setting direction while leaving day-to-day management to the superintendent.\n- Budget literacy for operating and capital budgets, in coordination with the county commission (which appropriates) and the state.\n- Ability to hire, evaluate, and when necessary replace the superintendent \u2014 the board's highest-stakes recurring decision.\n- Constituent relations with parents, teachers, principals, and community members.\n- Willingness to complete the state-required annual training through the Tennessee School Boards Association.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"County School Board Member","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":2,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Forsyth County Board Of Education District 01"}