2026 North Carolina General Election

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Melissa Ocean, District 2
“I’m elated that the people still believe in me and my ability to be their voice,” Ocean said. “I am looking forward to the next four years helping the children of Robeson County, doing the right thing and moving us in a progressive upswing so we can get out from under all the stigma that can come with being in Robeson County.”
Ocean, who won a second term on the board after she was first elected in 2022, said her priority over the next four years will be to ensure that all children in Robeson County have equal access to opportunities, technology and resources, regardless of district.

Ocean, Emanuel, Monroe, Britt return to school board – Robesonian

Melissa Davis-Ocean, who ran unsuccessfully last year against Fairley-Ferebee for the District 2 seat on the school board, wrote a letter to The Robesonian that is published today.

She wrote in part:

Rowland residents unhappy with closing of high school – Robesonian

Melissa currently serves as a member of the Robeson County Board of Education for District 2. She was first elected in 2022 and won a second term. Melissa previously ran unsuccessfully for the District 2 school board seat.

Opposes sending children to Lumberton and Fairmont, saying they would face a “predestined war zone” and have to “fight every day just to survive.”

Melissa Davis Ocean's campaign for the Public Schools of Robeson County school board District 2 seat is her first entry into politics.

Public Schools of Robeson County, North Carolina, elections

Robeson, Scotland County primaries: Who's on the ballot - WPDE

Melissa Davis Ocean ran for election to the Robeson County School Board to represent District 2 in North Carolina. Ocean was on the ballot in the general election on March 3, 2026.

Melissa Davis Ocean's campaign for Robeson County Board of Education Member, District 2 is her first entry into politics.

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- 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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