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Charles Earl Hickman III
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Charles Earl Hickman III is the Republican incumbent representing District 2 on the Beaufort County Board of Education and has filed for a second term in the 2026 election cycle 11. He first won the seat in the November 8, 2022 general election, defeating Democratic candidate E.C. Peed 12.
Background and education
Hickman was born and raised in Beaufort County. He is a graduate of Chocowinity High School and East Carolina University, where he earned degrees in geography and history 12. He is a U.S. Army veteran who worked as an intelligence analyst, served on a Nuclear Surety Emergency Action Team, and taught the Nuclear Surety Certification Course 12.
Career
Hickman has worked as a teacher in Beaufort County, teaching U.S. History and World History, and founded and operated a small business, Movies & Mercantile 12.
Office history
Elected to the Beaufort County Board of Education, District 2, in the November 8, 2022 general election; filed for a second term ahead of the 2026 election cycle 111.
Sources
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 “Hickman”.
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 “Hickman”.