Adele Sommerville

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

3 candidates ran for Chatham County Board of Education District 3 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Adele Sommerville

Chief human resources officer, The University of North Carolina Press. Pittsboro resident with a bachelor's degree in business management and organizational development from the University of Mount Olive; previously held human resources leadership roles at Lee Air Conditioners, Clinverse and several construction firms. Has volunteered with Duke Children's Health and Hospital, Miracle League of the Triangle and Summer Careers Academy; this is her first run for public office.

What they say they'll focus on:

• School choice
• Parental involvement in children's education

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Adele Sommerville only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Adele Sommerville yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Sarah D'Amato
• Michelle L. May

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Quick answers

What does the Chatham County Board of Education District 3 seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Adele Sommerville running against?

Sarah D'Amato and Michelle L. May, for Chatham County Board of Education District 3.

Should I vote for Adele Sommerville?

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