Forsyth County, Georgia

Forsyth County Board of Education District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Forsyth County Board of Education District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brittany Amos and John V. Holder III. Candidate information follows official Forsyth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

This is an open seat: the current District 1 member, Wes McCall, per the Forsyth County Schools Board of Education page, did not appear on the May 19, 2026 primary ballot for the seat. Republican Brittany Amos ran unopposed in the Republican primary (7,124 votes) and Democrat John V. Holder III ran unopposed in the Democratic primary (2,187 votes); the two meet in the November 3, 2026 general election, per Forsyth County's results on the Georgia Secretary of State's results site. This school board seat is elected on a partisan ballot in Forsyth County.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

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Brittany Amos

Republican

Top priorities

Fight for high academic standards and student success
Keep classrooms focused on learning rather than political agendas
Prioritize school safety and security

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Amos is a small business owner who leads PTO organizations, mentors students and volunteers in Forsyth County schools, per the campaign site. She is the parent of two children in Forsyth County Schools and is running for the Forsyth County Board of Education, per the campaign site.

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John V. Holder III

Democratic

Top priorities

Center school decisions on what is best for students
Strengthen student safety and support for student mental health
Keep politics out of the classroom

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Holder is an ICU nurse and father of six children in Forsyth County Schools, per the campaign site. He is running for the Forsyth County Board of Education, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Forsyth County Board of Education District 1 in 2026?

When is the Forsyth County Board of Education District 1 election in Georgia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are on the Georgia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Forsyth County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Brittany Amos, full profile John V. Holder III, full profile Official Georgia election office