Kasey Riddle Martin

Kasey Riddle Martin is the Republican candidate for the District A seat on the Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education in Surry County, North Carolina, for the November 3, 2026 general election. School board members in North Carolina are responsible for setting district policy, adopting the annual budget, overseeing facilities, and hiring or evaluating the superintendent, thereby shaping the educational experience for local students [1].

Martin’s professional background is in higher‑education administration. She has served as the coordinator for Student and Community Engagement at Surry Community College, a role she held for at least five years and for which she received the SCC Distinguished Staff Award in 2015‑2016 [12]. Her work focuses on linking students with community resources and fostering partnerships that support academic success.

Martin entered the local race during the filing period that closed in early December 2025, filing as a Republican for the District A board seat that is currently held by Kyle Leonard, who is moving to an at‑large position [11]. The filing announcement placed her among several other candidates seeking school‑board and municipal offices in Surry County.

If elected, Martin is expected to draw on her experience in student engagement and community outreach to influence board decisions on curriculum, extracurricular programs, and resource allocation for Mount Airy schools. Her campaign platform has not been detailed in the available sources, but her professional focus suggests an emphasis on community‑school partnerships and student services.

Sources

• [1] North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] Candidate Lists | NCSBE
• [5] Upcoming Election | NCSBE
• [7] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia
• [8] Candidate Profiles – NC Voter Guide
• [11] Goins challenging Cawley for mayor | News | mtairynews.com
• [12] College programs, employees recognized | Mt. Airy News