Hoke County Board of Education

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10 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

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.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

Catherine BlueIncumbent

Gary Brigman

Retired educator

Keisha Bronson Gill

Contract social worker, Allies4Outcomes

John F. Harry

President, VetsforVets Hoke (veterans nonprofit)

Christopher A. Leach

Dropout prevention specialist, Hoke County Schools

Darrin L. McNeill

CEO and director, Serenity Therapeutic Services; clinical therapist

Roosevelt McPherson

Educator, author, public speaker and church pastor

Gwendolyn Robinson

Retired teacher assistant and school bus driver

George Small

Educator: athletic administration, academic counseling, college instruction and coaching
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Quick answers

Who is running for Hoke County Board of Education in 2026?
Catherine Blue, Gary Brigman, Keisha Bronson Gill, John F. Harry, Christopher A. Leach, Darrin L. McNeill, Roosevelt McPherson, Gwendolyn Robinson, George Small and Angela Southerland.
Who is the incumbent?
Catherine Blue and Angela Southerland currently holds this office.
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Hoke County Board of Education race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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