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Dilcy Grady Burton
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Dilcy Grady Burton ran as a Democrat for the Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 1 seat in the March 3, 2026 primary, competing for the seat vacated by incumbent Emily Chavez.
Burton's priorities included school safety, the elimination of mold from Durham Public Schools facilities, timely and consistent financial audits of the DPS budget, and fair and competitive wages for all DPS personnel.
Background and education
Burton is a graduate of Jordan High School in Durham. She earned degrees from North Carolina Central University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Liberty University. She is a state-certified mediator.
Career
Burton has worked as an assistant attorney general for the North Carolina Department of Justice since 2023. She previously worked for the Alabama Department of Labor, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and ran her own private law practice in Durham.
Family
Burton's grandmother worked as a cafeteria employee in Durham Public Schools.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Burton”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Burton”.