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2 candidates are tracked for Gaston County Board of Education At-Large on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Eskridge and Dot Cherry. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Board of Education races became partisan starting with this cycle, following a 2025 state law change. Dot Cherry (Republican) is the incumbent Vice Chairman seeking re-election, per the district's official board page. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Brenda Eskridge appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Gaston County Board of Education At-Large, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brenda Eskridge.
2026 priorities (per the Future Education Magazine)
- Teacher retention through competitive pay
- Equitable resource allocation across schools and expanded mental health services
Dot Cherry is the incumbent At-Large Board of Education member and current Vice Chairman, per the district's official board page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dot Cherry.
