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April Buchanan Mayse
Office history
April Buchanan Mayse is a Republican candidate seeking a seat on the Rutherford County Board of Education for District 3 (the Chase District) in the 2026 election cycle. She previously appeared on the ballot for the same district in the November 8, 2022 general election and again in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the district’s school‑board seat [1][2][5].
The Rutherford County Board of Education governs the county’s public‑school system, which serves 7,409 students across 18 schools and is composed of seven elected members representing geographic districts [5]. School‑board elections are partisan; candidates must file with the state, be registered voters in the district, and compete in a primary before the general election. The primary for school‑board seats is held on March 3, 2026, and the general election follows on November 3, 2026, aligning with the state’s broader election calendar [6][7].
Mayse’s campaign history shows she has run twice for the Chase District seat. In 2022 she was listed on the general‑election ballot as the Republican nominee for the district [1][5]. In 2026 she again entered the race, appearing on the Republican primary ballot alongside Tonja Caldwell Pratt [2]. The Ballotpedia pages note that she did not complete the Candidate Connection survey for either election, and no endorsements or additional biographical details were provided [1][2].
No public records in the provided sources detail Mayse’s education, professional background, or specific policy positions. The available information is limited to her candidacies and the structural context of the office she seeks. Voters can expect her to serve, if elected, as one of the seven board members responsible for overseeing the district’s schools, budgets, and policies, as defined by the board’s governing role in Rutherford County [5].
Sources
- [1] April Mayse (Rutherford County Board of Education District 3, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia
- [2] April Mayse (Rutherford County Schools, Chase District, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia
- [5] Rutherford County Schools, North Carolina, elections - Ballotpedia
- [6] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [7] Upcoming Election | NCSBE
- [8] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
- [10] Rutherford County, North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [11] Rutherford County, North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [12] 2026 North Carolina elections - Wikipedia
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 “Mayse”.
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 “Mayse”.