2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Evita Nicole Oldenburg earned a bachelor's degree in English language and literary studies from Wesley College, a master's degree in English language and literature from Wesley College, and a doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Delaware State University. She lives with her husband. 

Evita's campaign for County Board of Education Member in Burke County School Board District 5 is her first run for public office. 

Evita currently works as an adjunct professor at Delaware State University and as a teacher and student leadership advisor at Burke County Middle School. She previously worked as a teacher, DEI coordinator, and admissions coordinator at Episcopal Day School in Augusta, Georgia.

As of March 11, 2026, Evita Nicole Oldenburg did not have a website or any information online.

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Franklin currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Burke County Board of Education.

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- Board of Education members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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