{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Stephanie Tillery","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Stephanie Bowser Tillery is a registered voter in Halifax County, North Carolina, registered since 1986 (40 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Stephanie Bowser Tillery's year of birth as 1960; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 16 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Stephanie Bowser Tillery can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Stephanie","lastname":"Tillery","middlename":"Bowser","suffix":null,"token":"82fc98ef16804299"},"token":"h63dmNtRRUi3MDo0"},{"candidatename":"Tiffany L. Hale","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTiffany L. Hale is a candidate for the Halifax County Board of Education in the November 2026 election. She resides in Halifax, NC.\n\n## Background and education\nHale holds a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.\n\n## Career\nHale works at Halifax Community College in Weldon, NC, where she has served in roles including Interim Director of Literacy, Director of Customized Training, and HR/Literacy Sites Coordinator and Career Resource Center Administrator.\n\nHale has served as a board member for Weldon City Schools.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tiffany Hale \u2013 LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-hale-40a439145/)\n","firstname":"Tiffany","lastname":"Hale","middlename":"L","suffix":null,"token":"a98a19ffe2b79824"},"token":"iuyPnPi00VIB8e2Q"},{"candidatename":"Tanya Byrd-Robinson","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTanya Byrd-Robinson serves on the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in North Carolina [1]. She is a candidate for this county school board position in the 2026 election cycle [1]. The district she represents is part of the Weldon City Schools system [2]. Recent campaign developments include public expressions of gratitude from the school district, which extended heartfelt thanks to her for her generosity [3].\n\n## Background and education\n\nTanya Byrd-Robinson is a candidate for the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in North Carolina [1]. Specific details regarding her birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religious affiliation, and formal educational background are not provided in the available source material [1].\n\n## Career\n\nTanya Byrd-Robinson has served on the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in North Carolina [1]. She is a member of the board that oversees the district's operations and strategic direction [4]. The board has faced public scrutiny regarding administrative turnover, specifically concerning the departure of superintendents [5]. Byrd-Robinson has been recognized for her contributions to the school system, with the district publicly thanking her for her generosity and service [3].\n\nIn addition to her board service, Byrd-Robinson is running as a nonpartisan candidate for the Weldon City Board of Education Member position in the 2026 North Carolina general election [6]. The race is currently uncontested, which means she is expected to take office if she wins the upcoming election [6]. Her platform and candidacy are listed on Branch Politics, where she is identified as a candidate for this specific local office [6].\n\n## Office history\n\nTanya Byrd-Robinson served on the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in North Carolina [1]. She was a candidate for this board in 2022 [1]. The Weldon City Schools district is located in Weldon, North Carolina [2]. Specific details regarding her term length, the exact date of election or appointment, and the outcome of the 2022 race are not provided in the available sources [1]. No other elected or appointed offices held by Byrd-Robinson are identified in the provided materials.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tanya Byrd-Robinson (Weldon City Schools Board of Education ...](https://ballotpedia.org/Tanya_Byrd-Robinson_(Weldon_City_Schools_Board_of_Education,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n[2] [Weldon City Schools, North Carolina - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Weldon_City_Schools,_North_Carolina)\n[3] [Weldon - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WeldonCitySchools/photos/thank-you-for-your-generositywe-extend-our-heartfelt-thanks-to-ms-tanya-byrd-rob/1320572033402233/)\n[4] [Meet Our Board Members - Weldon City Schools](https://www.weldoncityschools.org/about-wcs/board-of-education/meet-our-board-members)\n[5] [Weldon Board of Education lambasted over superintendents leaving](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/weldon-board-of-education-lambasted-over-superintendents-leaving/article_63a9c6b5-a1a2-51c3-938d-794fe2f53a4e.html)\n[6] [Tanya Byrd-Robinson platform & website - Branch Politics](https://branch.vote/races/2026-north-carolina-general-election-nc-state-city-board-of-education-member-nc-city-weldon/candidates/tanya-byrdrobinson)","firstname":"Tanya","lastname":"Byrd-Robinson","middlename":"Letitia","suffix":null,"token":"daf7daa53cdc7f82"},"token":"z0BRLAWUBrSJWIV-"},{"candidatename":"Edith Jenkins","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Edith E Jenkins is a registered voter in Halifax County, North Carolina, registered since 1980 (46 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Edith E Jenkins's year of birth as 1948; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 10 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Edith E Jenkins can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Edith","lastname":"Jenkins","middlename":"E","suffix":null,"token":"037eed5181a1c68e"},"token":"10Lw6jGCpW9W6qn0"},{"candidatename":"Kimberley Robinson","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Kimberley Ann Robinson is a registered voter in Halifax County, North Carolina, registered since 2000 (26 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Kimberley Ann Robinson's year of birth as 1969; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 12 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Kimberley Ann Robinson can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","firstname":"Kimberley","lastname":"Robinson","middlename":"Ann","suffix":null,"token":"fff2cea65546e36b"},"token":"_NWnA6ln-d5EpoiM"},{"candidatename":"O.D. Sykes","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nO. D. Sykes is a candidate for the County School Board in 2026 [1]. He is affiliated with his party and runs in a specific district, though the provided sources do not explicitly name the political party or the geographic district for this race [1]. Recent campaign developments include his continued public presence as a community leader, highlighted by celebrations of his long-term pastoral role at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nO. D. Sykes is a pastor who self-describes as having served in leadership at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church for 16 years [2]. Specific details regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religious denomination beyond his pastoral role, and formal educational background are not provided in the available sources [1][2].\n\n## Career\n\nO. D. Sykes serves as a pastor and has held leadership roles within religious organizations for over a decade. He celebrated 16 years of pastoral leadership at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in August 2025 [2][3]. Prior to or concurrent with his tenure at Springfield, he also served as pastor at Swift Creek Missionary Baptist Church [4][8].\n\nSykes holds the title of Reverend Doctor and is recognized for his long-standing service in religious leadership [5][6]. His professional biography has been featured in publications such as Greater Diversity News, which highlighted his role as a pastor [7].\n\n## Office history\n\nO. D. Sykes served on the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in North Carolina [1]. The specific dates of his election or appointment to this board, as well as the duration of his term and the particular responsibilities he held, are not detailed in the available records [1].\n\nSykes ran for the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in 2024 [1]. The outcome of this race is not specified in the provided sources [1].\n\n## Family\n\nSykes is married to Kristy D. Sykes [2]. The couple has been married for 16 years as of August 2025 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [O. D. Sykes (Weldon City Schools Board of Education, North ...](https://ballotpedia.org/O._D._Sykes_(Weldon_City_Schools_Board_of_Education,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2024))\n[2] [Celebrating 16 years of leadership at Springfield Missionary Baptist ...](https://www.facebook.com/61554763472747/posts/-congratulations-to-pastor-od-sykes-and-leading-lady-kristy-d-sykes-on-16-years-/122217867272158782/)\n[3] [Congratulations to Pastor O.D. Sykes and Leading Lady Kristy D ...](https://www.instagram.com/p/DNePy4HR6WW/)\n[4] [Rev. O.D. Sykes Pastor Swift Creek & Springfield Missionary Baptist ...](https://curmilus.wordpress.com/tag/rev-o-d-sykes-pastor-swift-creek-springfield-missionary-baptist-church/)\n[5] [Pastor Dr. O. D. Sykes. Celebrating 125 years- - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g93sLz7p1DY)\n[6] [(Reverend Dr. O.D. Sykes) Praise Is What I Do (Psalm 34:1-3)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmWun8u9DPI)\n[7] [Spotlight on a Pastor: Biographical Sketch of Rev. O. D. Sykes - Greater Diversity News](https://greaterdiversity.com/spotlight-pastor-biographical-sketch-rev-o-d-sykes/)\n[8] [Rev. O.D. Sykes Pastor Swift Creek & Springfield Missionary Baptist ...](https://curmilus.wordpress.com/category/rev-o-d-sykes-pastor-swift-creek-springfield-missionary-baptist-churches/)","firstname":"O","lastname":"Sykes","middlename":"D","suffix":null,"token":"cdd4b0ccd91cc66b"},"token":"ovfxwzWouG37CS7I"},{"candidatename":"Travis Terril Green","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTravis Terril Green filed on December 11, 2025 to run for a seat on the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in Halifax County, North Carolina, in the 2026 election. The race is nonpartisan; seven candidates filed for seven seats on the board.[1]\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Candidate Filing List \u2013 Halifax County Board of Elections](https://halifaxnc.com/DocumentCenter/View/539/Candidate-Filing-List?bidId=)","firstname":"Travis","lastname":"Green","middlename":"Terril","suffix":null,"token":"3752c45ca2be907c"},"token":"-UF0Z7-t_TeQFJmt"}],"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":0,"pgr":"general","quantity":4,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"Weldon City Schools Board Of Education"}