2026 North Carolina General Election

Kevin Donovan

Kevin Donovan’s campaign for Johnston County Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

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Supports transparency through the use of district communication channels to build understanding and accountability within the community.

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

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When I started this race, I was just a Dad in Johnston County concerned with the negative effects of education due to COVID19 School closures. 

Kevin is currently a member of the Johnston County Board of Education. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

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Supports transparency through the use of district communications, including meeting videos, podcasts, and public recognition of accomplishments to build community understanding and accountability.

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Kevin Donovan's campaign for Johnston County Board of Education Member is his first entry into politics.

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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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