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O D Sykes
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
O. D. Sykes is a candidate for the County School Board in 2026 1. He is affiliated with his party and runs in a specific district, though the provided sources do not explicitly name the political party or the geographic district for this race 1. Recent campaign developments include his continued public presence as a community leader, highlighted by celebrations of his long-term pastoral role at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church 2.
Background and education
O. D. Sykes is a pastor who self-describes as having served in leadership at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church for 16 years 2. Specific details regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religious denomination beyond his pastoral role, and formal educational background are not provided in the available sources 12.
Career
O. D. Sykes serves as a pastor and has held leadership roles within religious organizations for over a decade. He celebrated 16 years of pastoral leadership at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in August 2025 23. Prior to or concurrent with his tenure at Springfield, he also served as pastor at Swift Creek Missionary Baptist Church 48.
Sykes holds the title of Reverend Doctor and is recognized for his long-standing service in religious leadership 56. His professional biography has been featured in publications such as Greater Diversity News, which highlighted his role as a pastor 7.
Office history
O. D. Sykes served on the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in North Carolina 1. The specific dates of his election or appointment to this board, as well as the duration of his term and the particular responsibilities he held, are not detailed in the available records 1.
Sykes ran for the Weldon City Schools Board of Education in 2024 1. The outcome of this race is not specified in the provided sources 1.
Family
Sykes is married to Kristy D. Sykes 2. The couple has been married for 16 years as of August 2025 2.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Sykes”.
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 “Sykes”.