{"biography":"Michael Lee Klinetobe is the Republican candidate for the Forsyth County Board of Education, District\u202f1, on the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 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.\n\nKlinetobe\u2019s public profile is limited to his campaign statements reported in a local news interview.  He is described as the lone Republican running in District\u202f1, which covers most of Winston\u2011Salem.  In that interview he expressed confidence that the new superintendent, Dr.\u202fPhipps, will resolve the district\u2019s recent budget crisis and said he believes fixing the budget will be \"pretty easy\"\u202f[11].  He emphasized a commitment to transparency, promising to make board information readily available on the district\u2019s website and to provide clear, public access to financial data\u202f[11].  Klinetobe also noted the need to address school safety and the district\u2019s disciplinary policy, known as the Code of Character, Conduct, and Support\u202f[11].\n\nNo 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.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina,_2026)\n- [3] [United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina,_2026)\n- [4] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [5] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [8] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina)\n- [9] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [See the full list of candidates running in North Carolina's ...](https://www.facebook.com/thecharlotteobserver/posts/see-the-full-list-of-candidates-running-in-north-carolinas-2026-electionsread-mo/1306299098202723/)\n- [11] [Meet the At-large and District 1 Republicans running for WS/FCS Board of Education](https://www.wxii12.com/article/wsfcs-board-primary-district1-at-large-republicans/70317857)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_01","county":"forsyth","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Forsyth County Board Of Education District 01"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Lee Klinetobe","lastname":"Klinetobe","middlename":"Lee","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_01","contest_title":"Forsyth County Board Of Education District 01","county":"forsyth","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"forsyth","office_key":"county_school_board","office_title":"County School Board Member","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"forsyth","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_school_board_district_01","contest_title":"Forsyth County Board Of Education District 01","county":"forsyth","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"forsyth","office_key":"county_school_board","office_title":"County School Board Member","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_school_board","office_title":"County School Board Member","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Michael Lee Klinetobe is the Republican candidate for Forsyth County Board of Education District\u202f1, emphasizing budget fixes and transparency.","terms":[],"token":"58d4154f867539a5"}