Wake County Board of Education District 7

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

3 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

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

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Jacob Arthur

$153 raised (state filings)

Amita Gupta

$14K raised (state filings)

Maddie Segal

$40K raised (state filings)
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Quick answers

Who is running for Wake County Board of Education District 7 in 2026?
Jacob Arthur, Amita Gupta and Maddie Segal.
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 Wake County Board of Education District 7 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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