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Piedmont Journal Recorder | Madison School Board Candidates

Michael "Graham" Davidson graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Virginia, a master’s degree in supply chain management from the University of Kansas, and is completing a doctorate degree in organizational science and leadership from James Madison University. Graham lives in Madison County with his wife and their 4 children. He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Madison American Legion Post 157, the Linn Banks Masonic Lodge 126, and the Madison Ruritan Club, and serves on the advisory board for the Boys & Girls Club of Madison.

Graham’s campaign for school board member in Madison County, Virginia is his first run for public office.

Graham currently serves as instructional faculty at James Madison University where he teaches interdisciplinary leadership courses and is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade policy advisor for the College of Education. He previously served as professor of military science at James Madison University, as an instructor at the United States Military Academy, as executive officer for the 55th Quartermaster General and commandant of the United States Army Quartermaster School, and as lead advisor to the Secretary of Commerce during an interagency fellowship. He served as a commander in the 82nd Airborne Division.

As of August 13, 2025, M. Graham Davidson did not have a website or any information online.

Prioritizes academic achievement as a central focus of the school system.

Supports incorporating character education into academic programs, building on prior teaching experience in character education at the United States Military Academy.

Advocates for expanding opportunities in athletic and trade facilities to broaden student development beyond traditional academics.

- Prioritizes academic achievement as a central focus of the school system.
- Supports incorporating character education into academic programs, building on prior teaching experience in character education at the United States Military Academy.
- Advocates for expanding opportunities in athletic and trade facilities to broaden student development beyond traditional academics.

Plans to pursue budget efficiencies within the school system.

- Plans to pursue budget efficiencies within the school system.

M. Graham Davidson

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- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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