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Ellen Mcfayden Jones
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Ellen Mcfayden Jones is a candidate for the North Carolina County School Board in District 01 2. She is listed as a participant in the 2026 election cycle through the NC Voter Guide 2. Information regarding her specific party affiliation or detailed recent campaign developments is not provided in the available source materials 12.
Background and education
Ellen McFayden Jones was born in 1956 1. She self-describes as a Christian 2. Jones attended public schools in North Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University 1. She later obtained a Master of Arts degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1.
Career
Ellen Jones is a lawyer by profession 1. She has been involved in local politics for many years and served on the Chapel Hill Town Council from 1983 to 2005 1. During her tenure on the council, she was known for her work on environmental issues and affordable housing 1.
Jones also served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013 1. In the legislature, she focused on education funding and healthcare access 1. She is currently running for the County School Board District 01 in the upcoming 2026 election 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 “Jones”.
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 “Jones”.