George Small

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.

10 candidates ran for Hoke County Board of Education in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About George Small

Educator: athletic administration, academic counseling, college instruction and coaching. Spent eight years at Hoke County High School and has worked as an educator, college professor, coach, athletic administrator, mentor and dropout prevention specialist. He holds a B.S. in recreation administration, an M.S. in sports administration and an Ed.D. in sports administration leadership.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Put student outcomes first
• A safe, supportive, high-quality learning environment with strong discipline
• Resources and respect for teachers and staff
• Expand opportunities for every child

In their own words: The News-Journal (Raeford) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, 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 George Small only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: The News-Journal (Raeford) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Catherine Blue
• Gary Brigman
• Keisha Bronson Gill
• John F. Harry
• Christopher A. Leach
• Darrin L. McNeill
• Roosevelt McPherson
• Gwendolyn Robinson
• Angela Southerland

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Quick answers

What does the Hoke County Board of Education 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 George Small running against?

Catherine Blue, Gary Brigman, Keisha Bronson Gill, John F. Harry, Christopher A. Leach, Darrin L. McNeill, Roosevelt McPherson, Gwendolyn Robinson and Angela Southerland, for Hoke County Board of Education.

Should I vote for George Small?

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