Trevonia Cumilla Brown-Gaither

Trevonia Cumilla Brown‑Gaither is the incumbent Democratic member of the Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education representing District 1. She first assumed office on January 5, 2023, and her current term is set to expire in 2026 [1]. The board serves as the governing body for the Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, overseeing policy, budgeting, and the educational interests of the communities it serves [1].

In the 2022 general election, Brown‑Gaither secured one of the two District 1 seats with 49.0 % of the vote (19,101 votes), defeating her opponents and joining fellow Democrat Alex B. Bohannon on the board [1]. She successfully defended her seat in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary, receiving 22.5 % of the vote (4,016 votes) and advancing to the November 3, 2026 general election [1]. The November ballot lists Brown‑Gaither alongside incumbent Bohannon (D) and Republican challenger Mike Klinetobe for the two available seats [1].

Brown‑Gaither’s tenure on the board has coincided with ongoing district initiatives, though specific policy positions or legislative actions are not detailed in the available public records. Her continued candidacy reflects a commitment to representing the educational priorities of District 1 voters and to maintaining the board’s oversight of the district’s schools [1].

No additional personal background, education, or professional experience is provided in the current public sources, nor are campaign contact details such as email or phone numbers. Voters seeking further information may consult the Ballotpedia profile or contact the Forsyth County Board of Education directly for official communications.

Sources

• [1] Trevonia Brown-Gaither - Ballotpedia
• [12] Trevonia Brown-Gaither - North Carolina Candidate - Transparency USA