Brandi Joellen Smith

Brandi Joellen Smith is the Republican candidate for the Union County Public Schools Board of Education, District 6, in the November 3, 2026 general election in Union County, North Carolina. The board of education governs Union County Public Schools, setting policy and overseeing the district’s schools, and each member represents a specific geographic district within the county. Smith’s candidacy was confirmed when the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the seat was cancelled, allowing her to advance automatically to the November ballot [4].

The District 6 seat will be contested against Democratic nominee Evan Metaxatos, who likewise advanced without a primary contest after the Democratic primary was cancelled [4]. Voters in District 6 will choose which candidate will serve on the board, where members are responsible for decisions affecting curriculum, budgeting, and overall school district administration.

Public information about Smith’s background, education, or professional experience is not provided on her Ballotpedia profile. The profile notes that she has not yet completed Ballotpedia’s 2026 Candidate Connection survey, which candidates can use to share more about their qualifications and policy positions [4]. No campaign website, email address, or phone number is listed, and the page includes only placeholder images rather than a personal portrait.

Smith’s filing for the race places her among the few Republicans seeking seats on the Union County school board, a body that traditionally includes members from both major parties. Her campaign, as currently documented, focuses on securing the District 6 seat in the upcoming general election, with the outcome to be decided by Union County voters on November 3, 2026 [4].

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• [4] Brandi Smith