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Valerie Lecoeur Brockenbrough
Office history
Valerie Brockenbrough is a Democratic candidate for an at‑large seat on the Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education in the November 3, 2026 general election. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the École Française d’Attache de Presse in 1996 and has spent much of her adult career operating a small business in the Forsyth County area, describing herself as a local small‑business owner and community advocate [1].
Brockenbrough first entered elected politics in 2024 when she ran for the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, District B. In that race she received 16.1 % of the vote (59,993 votes), finishing behind the Republican winners but demonstrating a measurable base of support [1].
In the 2026 school‑board race she advanced from the Democratic primary held on March 3, 2026, earning 12.6 % of the primary vote (11,150 votes) and securing a place on the November ballot alongside two other Democrats and two Republicans [1].
During the primary campaign Brockenbrough emphasized the district’s $45 million budget crisis. She called for the hiring of a qualified chief financial officer and suggested that the CFO should report directly to the board rather than to the superintendent, arguing that this structure would give the board greater oversight of fiscal decisions [12]. She also advocated for more frequent finance‑committee meetings and greater transparency in budget reporting. Her platform reflects a focus on financial stewardship and operational restructuring to restore the district’s fiscal health.
Brockenbrough’s public statements and campaign materials have been highlighted by local media outlets such as WXII‑12, which quoted her on the need for board‑level financial authority and a potential management restructure to address ongoing budget challenges [12]. The Blue Voter Guide lists her as a candidate for the at‑large school‑board seat and provides a portrait image used in voter‑information guides [3].
If elected, Brockenbrough would join a three‑member at‑large delegation on the board, working alongside other newly elected members to set policy, approve the district budget, and oversee the superintendent’s administration, as required by North Carolina law for school‑board trustees.
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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 “Brockenbrough”.
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 “Brockenbrough”.