Amy Dunning

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.

8 candidates ran for New Hanover County Board of Education in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Amy Dunning

Teacher. A Republican challenger who has worked in public schools for more than 15 years and holds bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees in education.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Competitive teacher pay, including local supplements
• Join other districts to press legislators on funding-formula gaps
• Engage families before any school closures under the 10-year plan
• Cut unnecessary screen time and teach responsible AI use
• Resources and staffing for music, theater and visual arts

In their own words: WECT / Port City Daily / WHQR / The Seahawk media consortium questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Amy Dunning that we can reliably source yet.

To see where they stand, read their own words: WECT / Port City Daily / WHQR / The Seahawk media consortium questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Josie Barnhart · Republican
• Pat Bradford · Republican
• Wendy Dale · Democrat
• Margie Gewirtzman · Democrat
• Jerry Jones, Jr. · Democrat
• Brittnei LaRue · Democrat
• Chris Sutton · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Amy Dunning?

Amy Dunning is running as a Republican.

What does the New Hanover 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 Amy Dunning running against?

Josie Barnhart, Pat Bradford, Wendy Dale, Margie Gewirtzman, Jerry Jones, Jr., Brittnei LaRue and Chris Sutton, for New Hanover County Board of Education.

Should I vote for Amy Dunning?

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