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Adale M. Martin
Independent · Virginia · 2026 · IncumbentDr. Adale M. Martin is an education policy professional with expertise in special education advocacy, per her campaign site. First elected to the Norfolk School Board in 2018, she has since served as board chair, per the same source, and represents Ward 1.
Priorities
- Raising graduation outcomes so seniors are prepared to be enrolled, employed or enlisted after high school, per the campaign site
- Expanding school safety resources across all Norfolk Public Schools campuses, per the campaign site
- Retaining and strengthening the teaching workforce, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Member School Board, Ward 1 · Virginia · 2026
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