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Melissa Elizabeth Harrison
Office history
Melissa Elizabeth Harrison is a candidate for the Currituck County Board of Education representing Crawford Township in the November 3, 2026 general election. She currently serves as a member of the fiveâperson Currituck County Board of Education, which governs the districtâs ten public schools and appoints the superintendentâŻ[8]. The board meets monthly and oversees a budget of roughly $41âŻmillion, policy development, and community engagement for the districtâs 3,979 studentsâŻ[8].
Harrisonâs public record does not include a detailed biography, but her inclusion on the board as of JanuaryâŻ2025 indicates she is a resident of Currituck County and has been involved in local education governanceâŻ[8]. No higherâeducation credentials or professional background are listed in the available sources.
In her role on the board, Harrison has participated in regular meetings, contributed to decisions on school budgeting, curriculum standards, and superintendent oversight. The boardâs councilâmanager structure places members like Harrison in a policyâmaking capacity, while dayâtoâday operations are handled by the superintendent, Dr. Matt LutzâŻ[8].
Harrisonâs campaign for reâelection (or election, if she is a new member) focuses on continuing to support the districtâs schools, maintaining fiscal responsibility, and ensuring quality education for all students in Crawford Township. Specific platform points have not been published in the sources consulted.
Sources
- [1] Mary Harrison - Ballotpedia
- [2] Republican Party primaries in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [3] North Carolina House of Representatives District 61 - Ballotpedia
- [4] United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [5] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [6] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
- [8] Currituck County Schools - Wikipedia
- [9] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [10] 2026 North Carolina House of Representatives election - Wikipedia
- [12] Melissa Harrison (@MHarrisonNews) / Posts / X
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 “Harrison”.
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 “Harrison”.