Eric Welch's campaign for Randolph County Board of Education member is his first time running for public office.

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Fred Burgess's campaign for Randolph County Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

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As of January 5, 2026, Fred Burgess did not have a website or any information online.

For Candidate Fred Burgess on Issue access to education: Supports restructuring middle school athletics to keep revenue within the Randolph County School System and protect its interests.

Supports restructuring middle school athletics to keep revenue within the Randolph County School System and protect its interests.

- Supports restructuring middle school athletics to keep revenue within the Randolph County School System and protect its interests.

Fred Burgess

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Hollie Smith is from Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.

Hollie Smith's campaign for Randolph County Board of Education member is her first time running for public office.

Hollie's campaign for Randolph County Board of Education member is her first time running for public office.

As of January 5, 2026, Hollie Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Hollie Smith

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Phillip is a soil and water conservation technician at the Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation District.

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Phillip Lanier is a soil and water conservation technician at the Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Phillip Lanier ran for a seat on the Randolph County Board of Education in 2022.

Phillip is currently a member on the Randolph County Board of Education.

As of January 5, 2026, Phillip Lanier did not have a website or any information online.

Phillip Lanier

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Shannon Craven Whitaker's campaign for Randolph County Board of Education member is her first time running for public office.

Shannon Craven is currently a member of the Randolph County School System.

As of January 5, 2026, Shannon Craven Whitaker did not have a website or any information online.

Shannon Craven Whitaker

As of January 5, 2026, Shannon Craven Whitaker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 

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