2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

Democrat

Libertarian

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Republican

Rob Elliot

Buket Urgen

Rob Elliot is currently Board Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Education representing District 3.

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Supports increased funding for Buncombe County Schools.

School Facilities & Resources

As of January 2, 2026, Rob Elliot’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Access to Education

Said, "Though many decisions regarding teacher pay, benefits and incentives are made in the NC General Assembly, we need to make sure our local school board policies are aligned toward optimal support for our teachers and staff."

Teachers

School Curriculum

Supports student mental health services through school social workers and guidance counselors.

Student Wellbeing

- 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