North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Rob Elliot

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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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Rob is from Fairview, North Carolina. He attended Rocky Mount Senior High School. He has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master's degree in forestry from Virginia Tech. He lives with his wife and their two children in Fairview.

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Rob Elliot is currently a member of the Buncombe County Board of Education representing District 3. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

For Candidate Rob Elliot on Issue school-services-resources:  
Supports convenient transportation options for students and advocates for free breakfast and lunch for all students.

Supports providing families with a choice in education, emphasizing high-quality academics, innovative programs, and resources that help students thrive from early learning through graduation.

As of April 6, 2026, Rob Elliot’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports a globally focused, digitally equipped classroom environment designed to empower students in sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Supports whole-child education by providing evidence-based character education that builds leadership skills, empathy, and healthy habits for lifelong success.