North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Eddie Shuford

- 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. 

Member of the board that governs your county's public school system

McDowell

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County Board of Education Member

Buket Urgen

Eddie Shuford has a bachelor 27s degree in business management from Western Carolina University. He and his wife, Rebecca, have lived in the Pleasant Gardens community for almost 30 years. They have four adult children and two granddaughters.

Eddie is the director of industry engagement at McDowell Technical Community College. He previously worked as an HRD instructor at Mayland Community College for almost five years and at McDowell Technical Community College for eleven years. Before working in education, he spent 26 years in industrial management, with responsibilities ranging from shift supervisor to corporate-level quality assurance. 

Eddie is currently a member of the McDowell County Board of Education representing the Pleasant Gardens District.

McDowell County Schools, North Carolina, elections - Ballotpedia

As of January 5, 2026, Eddie Shuford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Education is not only critical for career attainment but also helps create better futures for students and their families."