Eric Welch

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.

6 candidates ran for Randolph County Schools Board of Education in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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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 Eric Welch only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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Also running

• Fred Burgess
• Phillip Lanier
• Hollie Smith
• Ernie Thalasinos
• Shannon Craven Whitaker

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Quick answers

What does the Randolph County Schools 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 Eric Welch running against?

Fred Burgess, Phillip Lanier, Hollie Smith, Ernie Thalasinos and Shannon Craven Whitaker, for Randolph County Schools Board of Education.

Should I vote for Eric Welch?

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