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Union County, North Carolina

Union County Board of Education At-Large

Stadler and Robinson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Union County election filings.

About this race

Open seat: sitting at-large member Rev. Jimmy H. Bention Sr., whose term expires in 2026, did not file for re-election. Republican Linda O. Robinson won a four-candidate Republican primary that also included sitting District 4 representative Sandra Greene (unofficial county-summed NCSBE precinct results: Robinson 8,483 votes/36.4%, ahead of Sandra Hernandez Greene 2,252/9.7%, Wilden Harbour 2,162/9.3% and Raven Faherty 2,121/9.1%). Democrat Alexis Stadler filed with no primary opponent.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

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Alexis Stadler

Democratic

Biography

Stadler has a background in nonprofit work and mental health counseling, per The Charlotte Weekly. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Linda O. Robinson

Republican

Biography

Robinson is a teacher with more than 30 years of classroom experience, per press coverage of the race. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Union County Board of Education At-Large in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Union County Board of Education At-Large on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexis Stadler and Linda O. Robinson. Candidate information follows official Union County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Union County Board of Education At-Large election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Union County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Alexis Stadler, full profileLinda O. Robinson, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office