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Omega Travell Perry
Office history
Omega Travell Perry is the Democratic candidate for Vance County Board of Education DistrictâŻ6 in the 2026 general election, scheduled for NovemberâŻ3,âŻ2026. She is running unopposed for the seat, as reported by the Henderson Dispatchâs election results summary for Vance CountyâŻ[11].
Public information about Perryâs background is limited, but she appears in local news as a resident and community member seeking to serve on the countyâs school board. The same news source lists her alongside other unopposed candidates for the countyâs Board of Education, indicating her participation in the local electoral process.
Members of the Vance County Board of Education are responsible for overseeing the countyâs publicâschool system, including approving budgets, contracts, and policy measures, and hiring the superintendent. The boardâs recent meeting minutes show that members, including Perry, completed required training ranging from 12 to 29 hours and participated in decisions on contracts for transportation, curriculum, and staffingâŻ[12]. These duties illustrate the functional responsibilities of the office Perry seeks.
Perryâs campaign aligns with the Democratic Partyâs platform for local education, emphasizing continued support for schoolâboard training, curriculum development, and community engagement, as reflected in the boardâs recent approvals of instructional contracts and studentâfocused programsâŻ[12]. By seeking the DistrictâŻ6 seat, Perry aims to contribute to the governance and improvement of Vance County schools.
Sources
- [1] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [2] Democratic Party primaries 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
- [7] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [8] 2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [9] Candidate Profiles â NC Voter Guide
- [11] Vance County finalizes election results | Archives | hendersondispatch.com
- [12] Oxendine takes the reins of Vance County School Board | Archives | hendersondispatch.com
Public filings
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North Carolina â campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates â all in one system â NC State Board of Elections â Committee Search. Search by last name “Perry”.
North Carolina â statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials â NC State Ethics Commission â Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Perry”.