Category:School board candidates in North Carolina - Ballotpedia

Anthony (Tony) Sawyer is a first-time candidate for political office.

2026 North Carolina General Election

He emphasizes the importance of student-centered policies and community engagement in his campaign. Sawyer's platform includes advocating for increased funding for public education, enhancing teacher support, and promoting transparency in school governance.

Anthony Sawyer (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, Outside Corporate Limits, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

As of January 5, 2026, Anthony (Tony) Sawyer did not have a website or any information online.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Sawyer has a background in education and has been involved in various community initiatives aimed at improving local schools. He emphasizes the importance of student-centered policies and community engagement in his campaign. Sawyer's platform includes advocating for increased funding for public education, enhancing teacher support, and promoting transparency in school governance.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

Anthony (Tony) Sawyer

As of January 5, 2026, Anthony (Tony) Sawyer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sarasota Charter Review Board

Anthony previously ran for Sarasota County Charter Review Board member in 2012.

Supports equal access to education for all students in District 1.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Gwen Stevens

Sharon J. Warden

- 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. 

Member of the board that governs your county's public school system