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Matthew Lynn Reese
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Matthew L. Reese currently serves on the Alexander County Board of Education1. He is an incumbent running for re-election to School Board District 3 in the 2026 election3. Reese previously won a seat on District 2 during the 2022 election cycle, where he was one of four candidates elected to new positions on the board2.
Filing for the upcoming 2026 race opened on December 1 at noon3. As of December 17, 2025, Reese had officially filed as a candidate for School Board District 3 alongside other incumbents seeking re-election to various countywide offices3.
Background and education
Matthew L. Reese is a candidate for the Alexander County Board of Education District 3 3. He previously ran for the Alexander County Board of Education District 2 in 2022 1. In that election, he was one of four candidates who took seats on the board, having received votes from the electorate 2. Reese is listed as an incumbent candidate filing for the 2026 election cycle alongside other countywide offices 3.
Office history
Matthew L. Reese served on the Alexander County Board of Education for District 2 1. He was elected in November 2022 to a term beginning shortly thereafter, joining three other new board members including Rob Arguelles, Joshua Dagenhart, and Anthony McLain 2. During his tenure, he represented the interests of constituents within District 2 1.
Reese sought re-election to the Alexander County Board of Education for District 3 in the 2026 election cycle 3. As of December 17, 2025, he had filed as a candidate for this position alongside incumbent Rob ArgΓΌelles and Joshua Dagenhart 3. The outcome of this upcoming election is not yet known.
Sources
Public filings
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