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Obie Lee Kirkman JR
Office history
Obie Lee Kirkman Jr. is the incumbent Republican member of the Craven County Board of Education representing District 2 and is seeking reelection in the November 3, 2026 general election [12]. The Craven County Board of Education is a county‑level governing body that oversees the public schools in the county, adopts policies and budgets, and hires the superintendent; it is listed among the county offices on the 2026 ballot [5] and the board’s seats are divided into numbered districts, each electing a member [12].
Kirkman lives in Craven County, with property listings showing addresses on Asbury Road and on NC 55 Highway in Cove City [11]. The same records provide two telephone numbers—(252) 229‑9863 and (252) 638‑6368—used by Kirkman and other household members [11]. An email address is suggested in the same source, though it appears as a placeholder and is therefore of low confidence [11].
Family background is noted in the obituary of his father, Obie Lee Kirkman Sr., a retired DuPont employee and farmer who was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church; the senior Kirkman is survived by his son, Obie Lee Kirkman Jr. [10]. This indicates that Kirkman Jr. comes from a long‑standing Craven County family with ties to agriculture and local community institutions.
Kirkman’s political experience is documented by his filing for reelection as the District 2 Board of Education member, confirming his incumbency and continued service on the board [12]. No additional public office or professional career details are provided in the available sources.
Sources
- [1] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [2] United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [3] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
- [5] Upcoming Election | NCSBE
- [6] 2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [7] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
- [8] Candidate Profiles – NC Voter Guide
- [9] Obie Kirkman Obituary - North Carolina - Cotten Funeral Home
- [10] Obie Kirkman Obituary - New Bern, NC
- [11] Obie Kirkman — OfficialUSA.com Records
- [12] Candidates file in 2026 election races | News | newbernsj.com
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Kirkman”.
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 “Kirkman”.