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Mary Ellen Kustin
Democratic · North Carolina · 2026Mary Ellen Kustin is the program director for United Way of Henderson County, holding a bachelor's degree in mathematics and master's degrees in sustainable development and conservation biology and in public policy, per the Henderson County Democratic Party's candidate page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mary Ellen Kustin.
Priorities
- Keep public schools safe and fully funded, per Henderson County Democratic Party candidate page
- Ensure schools teach honest and accurate information and oppose book censorship, per Henderson County Democratic Party candidate page
On the ballot
Henderson County Board of Education · North Carolina · 2026
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