{"biography":"Omega Travell Perry is the Democratic candidate for Vance County Board of Education District\u202f6 in the 2026 general election, scheduled for November\u202f3,\u202f2026. She is running unopposed for the seat, as reported by the Henderson Dispatch\u2019s election results summary for Vance County\u202f[11].\n\nPublic information about Perry\u2019s background is limited, but she appears in local news as a resident and community member seeking to serve on the county\u2019s school board. The same news source lists her alongside other unopposed candidates for the county\u2019s Board of Education, indicating her participation in the local electoral process.\n\nMembers of the Vance County Board of Education are responsible for overseeing the county\u2019s public\u2011school system, including approving budgets, contracts, and policy measures, and hiring the superintendent. The board\u2019s 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 staffing\u202f[12]. These duties illustrate the functional responsibilities of the office Perry seeks.\n\nPerry\u2019s campaign aligns with the Democratic Party\u2019s platform for local education, emphasizing continued support for school\u2011board training, curriculum development, and community engagement, as reflected in the board\u2019s recent approvals of instructional contracts and student\u2011focused programs\u202f[12]. By seeking the District\u202f6 seat, Perry aims to contribute to the governance and improvement of Vance County schools.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Democratic Party primaries in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Democratic_Party_primaries_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- [7] [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- [8] [2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina)\n- [9] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [11] [Vance County finalizes election results | Archives | hendersondispatch.com](https://www.hendersondispatch.com/archives/vance-county-finalizes-election-results/article_a6bc0795-720d-5cb2-9450-c0b66eed44db.html)\n- [12] [Oxendine takes the reins of Vance County School Board | Archives | hendersondispatch.com](https://www.hendersondispatch.com/archives/oxendine-takes-the-reins-of-vance-county-school-board/article_37ac12ea-3214-56ea-869e-a17734f74e37.html)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_06","county":"vance","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Vance County Board Of Education District 06"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Omega","fullname":"Omega Travell Perry","lastname":"Perry","middlename":"Travell","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_06","contest_title":"Vance County Board Of Education District 06","county":"vance","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"vance","office_key":"county_school_board","office_title":"County School Board Member","party":"DEM","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"vance","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_school_board_district_06","contest_title":"Vance County Board Of Education District 06","county":"vance","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"vance","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":"Omega Travell Perry is the unopposed Democratic candidate for Vance County Board of Education District\u202f6 in the 2026 election.","terms":[],"token":"691f50a1ae6c9a97"}