Jonathan Vanderford

Candidate for Franklin County Board of Education District 5 · November 3, 2026

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.

2 candidates ran for Franklin County Board of Education District 5 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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 Jonathan Vanderford 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 Jonathan Vanderford yet.

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Funding

$6,875 raised, $115 from small donors, $2,450 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Brittany Clyburn$1,000
Wing Ng$500
Julie Thomas$500
Claire Ryerson$500
Joshua Mills$260
Scott Brown$250
Mark Meinhart$250
Brandon Vanderford$250

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-13.

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What does the Franklin County Board of Education District 5 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 Jonathan Vanderford running against?
Chris Perry, for Franklin County Board of Education District 5.
How much money has Jonathan Vanderford raised?
$6,875 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Jonathan Vanderford?
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