{"biography":"Alexandre (Alex) Bohannon is a Democratic member of the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education, representing District\u202f1.  The board governs the public K\u201112 system for Forsyth County, setting policy, approving the district budget, hiring the superintendent, and overseeing curriculum and facilities.  Board members are elected to four\u2011year terms and are expected to represent the interests of parents, students, and taxpayers while ensuring compliance with state education law.\n\nBohannon first assumed office on February\u202f8\u202f2022 after winning a general\u2011election race that paired him with fellow Democrat Trevonia\u202fBrown\u2011Gaither.  He was re\u2011elected in 2022 with 51\u202f% of the vote (19,902 votes) and again advanced from the Democratic primary in March\u202f2026 with 19.2\u202f% of the vote (3,427 votes) ahead of several challengers, securing a place on the November\u202f3\u202f2026 general\u2011election ballot\u202f[1].  During his tenure he has served as Vice Chair of the board, a role that positions him to help set meeting agendas and lead discussions on key policy issues.\n\nPublic statements and meeting minutes show Bohannon focusing on creating \u201cinclusive, culturally relevant learning environments\u201d for all students, especially those from under\u2011represented identities.  At a March\u202f2023 town\u2011hall hosted by the Forsyth County Association of Educators, he responded to pending state legislation (House Bills\u202f187 and\u202f188) that would restrict classroom discussions of race and gender and expand punitive discipline.  He emphasized the board\u2019s commitment to affirming student identities and warned that returning to harsh disciplinary measures would undo recent progress on equity and student well\u2011being\u202f[10].\n\nWhile detailed biographical data such as education or professional background are not provided in the available sources, Bohannon\u2019s public record on the board demonstrates active engagement with district policy, advocacy for inclusive curricula, and opposition to legislation perceived as limiting classroom freedom.  He continues to campaign for re\u2011election in 2026, seeking to retain his seat alongside fellow incumbent Brown\u2011Gaither as the district navigates ongoing debates over funding, school renovations, and student mental\u2011health services.\n\nBohannon\u2019s campaign materials are not linked in the sources, and no direct contact information (email or phone) is publicly listed.  Voters can learn more about his positions through board meeting recordings, local news coverage, and the Ballotpedia candidate page\u202f[1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Alex Bohannon - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Alex_Bohannon)\n- [7] [Vote-USA | Alex B. Bohannon | Previous Candidate for Forsyth County Board of Education District 1, Forsyth County, North Carolina](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=NC&Id=NCBohannonAlexB)\n- [8] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [WS/FCS school board members speak out against pending education bills | 88.5 WFDD](https://www.wfdd.org/2023-03-23/ws-fcs-school-board-members-speak-out-against-pending-education-bills)","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"},{"contest":"county_school_board_district_01","county":"forsyth","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Forsyth County Board Of Education District 01"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Alexandre","fullname":"Alexandre Bailand Bohannon","lastname":"Bohannon","middlename":"Bailand","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":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},{"contest":"county_school_board_district_01","contest_title":"Forsyth County Board Of Education District 01","county":"forsyth","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-03-03","office_county":"forsyth","office_key":"county_school_board","office_title":"County School Board Member","party":"DEM","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":"2026-03-03","office_county":"forsyth","office_key":"county_school_board","office_title":"County School Board Member","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"DEM","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_school_board","office_title":"County School Board Member","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Alexandre Bohannon, a Democratic incumbent and Vice Chair of the Forsyth County Board of Education, seeks re\u2011election in 2026 after advocating for inclusive curricula and opposing punitive discipline bills.","terms":[],"token":"5da4759f74afd870"}