Jason Daryl Lambert

Jason Daryl Lambert is the Republican candidate for one of the two seats on the Swain County Board of Education in North Carolina. He won the Republican primary on March 3, 2026, receiving 728 votes, and will face Democratic challengers Brandy Monteith and Dannie Shuler in the November general election for the seats currently held by incumbent Lisa Loftis and retiring Republican Robert Taylor [12][1].

Lambert emphasizes after‑school enrichment programs and increased funding for schools and teachers as his top priorities. He notes that his deep ties to the Qualla Boundary—home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—position him to improve communication and coordination between Swain County and the Cherokee Central school districts [12].

The Swain County Board of Education is responsible for setting local education policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the administration of public schools within the county. As a board member, Lambert would participate in these decisions, bringing his focus on student enrichment and resource allocation to the table. His campaign aligns with the broader Republican platform in the county, which stresses parental rights and community‑based solutions for education [12].

If elected, Lambert will join fellow board member Lisa Loftis, who highlighted her experience with the Community Eligibility Provision child‑nutrition program, in guiding the county’s schools through the upcoming academic year.

Sources

• [1] Swain County, North Carolina, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Upcoming Election | NCSBE
• [7] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
• [9] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
• [10] Candidate Profiles – NC Voter Guide
• [12] Republicans Loftis, Lambert secure Primary for Swain Board of Education