James M Pedersen

James M. Pedersen is a candidate for an at‑large seat on the Moore County Board of Education in North Carolina, appearing on the March 3, 2026 nonpartisan primary ballot for the 2026 general election held on November 3, 2026【1】. The Board of Education governs the Moore County Schools system, setting policy, approving budgets, and overseeing the district’s schools and personnel.

Publicly available sources do not provide details about Pedersen’s education or prior professional experience, and no prior elected office is listed for him【1】. Consequently, his résumé beyond his candidacy is not documented in the referenced material.

Pedersen’s campaign platform, as reported in his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, emphasizes several priorities for the district. He calls for “safe and orderly schools” with “best trained, best equipped and most capable SROs” (school resource officers)【1】. He seeks to “eliminate wasteful spending” and proposes a “10‑year funded construction plan” to address facilities needs【1】. Academically, he wants to focus on “proficiency over graduation rates,” reduce bureaucratic burdens on teachers, and advance vocational and career‑technical education (CTE) programs【1】. Additional proposals include low‑cost housing for district employees and “duty‑free lunch breaks for all teachers”【1】.

Pedersen’s public statements are limited to the survey responses; no endorsements, election results, or campaign website are provided in the sources. A portrait of Pedersen appears on his Ballotpedia page, offering a visual reference for voters【1】.

Sources

• [1] Jim Pedersen (Moore County Schools, At-large, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia
• [9] More About JP – Pedersen for Moore County School Board
• [10] Candidate Profiles – NC Voter Guide