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Howard Claggett is originally from Washington, D.C., and has lived in Winston-Salem for decades. He is a graduate of Guilford Technical Community College. He is married and is a father and grandfather.

Howard has worked as a custodian, in warehouse operations, and as a property manager.

Howard's campaign for county board of education member is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Howard Claggett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

Access to Education

Supports increasing teacher pay and improving working conditions.

- Supports increasing teacher pay and improving working conditions.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

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Howard Claggett

March 3 primary launches sweeping 2026 election cycle for Forsyth ...

Claggett currently has no public website for his 2026 campaign. His campaign for the Forsyth County Board of Education is for a seat in District 1. He previously ran for the Forsyth County Board of Education in 2022 and 2024, but did not win those elections. Claggett does not currently hold a public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Howard Claggett did not have a website or any information online.

- 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. 