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Erica Carson Davenport
Office history
Erica Carson Davenport is a Democratic candidate for the Rutherford County Schools Board of Education, District 01, in the 2026 election cycle. The seat is one of the elected positions that govern the public schools in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and appears on the ballot in the Democratic primary held on March 3, 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1][3]. In the Democratic primary, Davenport ran alongside Douglas Morales, while the Republican primary featured Joshua Millwood and Brandi Edney Nanney [1].
Davenport announced her candidacy on Facebook, describing herself as a parent and an advocate for transparency and quality education, and expressing a commitment to listening, learning, and leading responsibly for students and the community [9]. No additional biographical details such as education, professional background, or prior public service are provided in the available sources.
Rutherford County, where the race is taking place, has a population of approximately 64,444 residents, a median household income of $43,183, and a high‑school graduation rate of 84.9% [2]. The county’s demographic and economic profile underscores the local context in which Davenport seeks to serve on the school board.
The election information for North Carolina in 2026 indicates that primary elections occur on March 3, with runoff primaries on May 12 if needed, and the general election on November 3 [3]. Davenport’s campaign materials have not been linked to a dedicated website, and no email or phone contact information is available in the sources consulted.
Sources
- [1] Erica Carson Davenport (Rutherford County Schools, R-S District, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia
- [2] Rutherford County, North Carolina, elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [3] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [4] North Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [6] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
- [8] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [9] Erica Davenport
- [12] Erica Davenport Address, Phone Number, Email Address - YellowBook
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 “Davenport”.
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 “Davenport”.