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Benjamin Mcrae Cooke
Office history
Benjamin Mcrae Cooke is the Republican candidate for the Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education, DistrictâŻB, in Surry County, North Carolina. He is seeking election to the board in the general election scheduled for NovemberâŻ3,âŻ2026âŻ[6].
The Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education is the governing body responsible for overseeing the public schools within the city. Board members set district policy, adopt the annual budget, approve curricula, and hire or evaluate the superintendent, thereby shaping the educational environment for students and families in the districtâŻ[6].
The NC Voter Guide profile for Cooke does not provide details about his educational background, such as degrees earned or institutions attendedâŻ[6].
Similarly, the source does not list any prior professional experience, public service, or community involvement that Cooke may have had before running for the boardâŻ[6].
No specific platform statements, campaign promises, or past accomplishments are included in the available profile, leaving voters without a detailed record of his positions or achievements on education issuesâŻ[6].
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Public filings
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- State, county, and municipal candidates â all in one system â NC State Board of Elections â Committee Search. Search by last name “Cooke”.
North Carolina â statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials â NC State Ethics Commission â Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Cooke”.