2026 North Carolina General Election

Board Members

Barry Tucker graduated from Piedmont High School.

Barry Tucker is currently a member of the Union County Board of Education representing District 3. He was elected in 2024 and is currently serving his first term.

Barry Tucker (Mayor of Unionville, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Barry currently serves as a member of the Union County Board of Education, District 3. He was appointed in 2025 and is currently serving his first term. Barry previously ran for mayor of Unionville in 2025, but did not win.

As of April 6, 2026, Barry Tucker did not have a website or any information online.

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For Candidate Barry Tucker on Issue education-access:  
Supports advocating for all children in UCPS with a focus on college and career readiness to ensure every student graduates with the necessary tools for a successful future.

Supports advocating for all children in Union County Public Schools, with a focus on college and career readiness.

- Supports advocating for all children in Union County Public Schools, with a focus on college and career readiness.

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Kaitlyn Sirico earned a bachelor's degree from Lee University. She is a mother of six.

Wants to give teachers the resources they need to succeed.

Believes in listening to educators and staff by having town halls

Supports clear communication from the School Board, open access to information and policies such as making the budget public, explaining the “why” behind decisions, and asking tough questions about spending.

- Wants to give teachers the resources they need to succeed.
- Believes in listening to educators and staff by having town halls
- Supports clear communication from the School Board, open access to information and policies such as making the budget public, explaining the “why” behind decisions, and asking tough questions about spending.

Believes every child deserves access to a high-quality, well-rounded, and free public education, and supports students who need additional help, those who benefit from specialized services, and those who are ready for greater academic challenges.

- Believes every child deserves access to a high-quality, well-rounded, and free public education, and supports students who need additional help, those who benefit from specialized services, and those who are ready for greater academic challenges.

Focused on teacher retention, morale, and professional respect while ensuring they feel heard in decision-making.

- Focused on teacher retention, morale, and professional respect while ensuring they feel heard in decision-making.

Believes in preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

- Believes in preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

Wants safe, supportive learning environments, attention to academic, social, and emotional needs, and policies that support the "whole child."

- Wants safe, supportive learning environments, attention to academic, social, and emotional needs, and policies that support the "whole child."

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Kaitlyn Sirico (Write-in)

As of October 13, 2026, Kaitlyn Sirico (Write-in)’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of October 13, 2026, Kaitlyn Sirico’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kaitlyn Sirico

Kaitlyn Sirico is a parent of six, including children with special needs.

Kaitlyn Sirico is a small business owner.

- Opposes cuts to student-facing nursing staff, media coordinators, and counseling staff.
- Calls for full budget transparency so taxpayers can see how school funding is used.

- Advocates accepting restricted funding for eligible teacher and teaching-assistant bonuses while seeking additional compensation for other certified staff.
- Supports holding town halls to listen to educators and staff.

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Kaitlyn Sirico is the parent of six Union County Public Schools students.

- Opposes cuts to media coordinators, counselors, and full-time nursing coverage, describing these student-facing positions as essential.
- Calls for full budget transparency so taxpayers can see where school funding is spent.

- Would have voted to accept county funding for bonuses for eligible classroom teachers and teaching assistants while advocating additional compensation for certified staff.
- Plans to hold town halls with educators and staff.
- Supports teacher retention, morale, and professional respect.

- Opposes eliminating crossing guards because budget shortages should not put students at risk.
- Calls for scrutiny, public explanation, and alternatives before accepting safety-related cuts that increase risks to children.

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- 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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