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Gaston County, North Carolina

Gaston County Board of Education Dallas Township

2 candidates are tracked for Gaston County Board of Education Dallas Township on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Crisp and Debra Gunnings-Johnson. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Josh Crisp (Republican), the incumbent board Chairman, is seeking re-election, per the district's official board page. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Josh Crisp, is on the ballot.

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Josh Crisp

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Josh Crisp serves as Chairman of the Gaston County Board of Education, representing Dallas Township, per the Gaston County Schools website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Debra Gunnings-Johnson

Democratic

Biography

Debra Gunnings-Johnson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Gaston County Board of Education Dallas Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Debra Gunnings-Johnson.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Gaston County Board of Education Dallas Township in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Gaston County Board of Education Dallas Township on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Crisp and Debra Gunnings-Johnson. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Gaston County Board of Education Dallas Township election in North Carolina?

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

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Candidate roster from official Gaston County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Josh Crisp, full profileDebra Gunnings-Johnson, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office