North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Alan Sherouse

Alan Sherouse is from Guilford County, North Carolina. He attended Palm Beach Atlantic University, Wake Forest University Divinity School, and Vanderbilt University. He has a bachelor’s degree in religion from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Wake Forest University Divinity School and a Master of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University. He lives with his spouse, Jenny Sherouse, and their four children in Guilford County.

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Pastoral Staff - First Baptist Church Greensboro |

Alan is a pastor. He previously worked as pastor of a Midtown Manhattan church in New York City, where he led daily initiatives in education, supportive services, and food justice.

Advocates for community bonds to address facility needs and promote trust in the bond process.

Supports expanding mental health resources in schools.

Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that use public funds to allow families to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

For Candidate Alan Sherouse on Issue teachers: Prioritizes increased pay for teachers and all Guilford County Schools staff.

For Candidate Alan Sherouse on Issue school-curriculum:  
Commits to equity, inclusion, and safety for all students, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ students.

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

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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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Alan is from Florida. He attended Palm Beach Atlantic University, Wake Forest University Divinity School, and Vanderbilt University. He has a bachelor’s degree in religion from Palm Beach Atlantic University, a master of divinity degree from Wake Forest University Divinity School, and a master’s degree in arts from Vanderbilt University. He lives with his spouse and their four children in Greensboro.

Alan Sherouse is currently an at-large member of the Guilford County Schools school board. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term.

Two newcomers, three incumbents win seats on the Guilford County ...

Supports community bonds for facility needs.

Supports expanding mental health resources.

Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that use public funds to pay for students to attend schools other than their local public school, including private schools.

Supports increased pay for teachers and all Guilford County Schools staff.

Supports policies that promote equity, inclusion, and safety for all students, particularly those who identify as LGBTQIA+.