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Shanaia Garren Powell
Office history
Shanaia Garren Powell is a Republican candidate seeking a seat on the Transylvania County Board of Education in North Carolina. The board oversees public K‑12 schools in the county, setting policy, approving budgets, and hiring the superintendent. Powell’s name appeared on the Republican primary ballot for the two‑seat race on March 3, 2026, alongside Chad Owen and Bill Sack [1].
No biographical details such as education, professional experience, or prior public service are provided on the Ballotpedia entry; the page notes that Ballotpedia did not receive biographical information for this candidate [1].
Similarly, the source does not list any prior elected or appointed positions, employment history, or community‑service roles for Powell, indicating that such information has not been publicly disclosed or recorded in this profile [1].
The election filing confirms Powell’s party affiliation as Republican and her participation in the primary for the Transylvania County Board of Education, a body responsible for governing the county’s public schools, approving curricula, and managing district resources [1].
For voters or media wishing to contact Powell, the Ballotpedia page provides an email address: SHANAIAPOWELL@GMAIL.COM, suggesting this is the candidate’s preferred outreach method [1].
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Powell”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Powell”.