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Michael Lee Klinetobe
Office history
Michael Lee Klinetobe is the Republican candidate for the Forsyth County Board of Education, District 1, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Members of the Forsyth County Board of Education set district policy, adopt the annual school budget, oversee the superintendent and district administration, and make decisions on curriculum, facilities, and student safety.
Klinetobe’s public profile is limited to his campaign statements reported in a local news interview. He is described as the lone Republican running in District 1, which covers most of Winston‑Salem. In that interview he expressed confidence that the new superintendent, Dr. Phipps, will resolve the district’s recent budget crisis and said he believes fixing the budget will be "pretty easy" [11]. He emphasized a commitment to transparency, promising to make board information readily available on the district’s website and to provide clear, public access to financial data [11]. Klinetobe also noted the need to address school safety and the district’s disciplinary policy, known as the Code of Character, Conduct, and Support [11].
No additional biographical details such as education, professional background, or prior public service are provided in the available sources. Likewise, there are no published campaign website, email address, or phone number linked to his candidacy in the cited material. Voters can expect Klinetobe to focus his campaign on fiscal responsibility, transparency of board operations, and improving safety policies if elected to the Board of Education.
Sources
- [1] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [2] United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [3] United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [4] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
- [5] Upcoming Election | NCSBE
- [8] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [9] Candidate Profiles – NC Voter Guide
- [10] See the full list of candidates running in North Carolina's ...
- [11] Meet the At-large and District 1 Republicans running for WS/FCS Board of Education
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 “Klinetobe”.
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 “Klinetobe”.