Linda Zaleski Winikoff — Former candidate for Forsyth County Board Of Education At-Large

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Office history

County School Board Member — Forsyth County, NC

2026

general

2026-03-03

Current office and 2026 campaign

Linda Zaleski Winikoff (Democrat) ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education at-large seat. She finished approximately 100 votes behind frontrunner Elisabeth Motsinger and requested a recount. The recount confirmed the original result, and Winikoff did not advance to the general election.

Sources

1. Linda Winikoff for School Board At-Large

2. WS/FCS at-large primary outcome unchanged after recount – WFDD 88.5

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 “Winikoff”.

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 “Winikoff”.

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