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Gaston County, North Carolina

Gaston County Board of Education South Point Township

2 candidates are tracked for Gaston County Board of Education South Point Township on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Gain-Tang Chee and Tod Kinlaw. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tod Kinlaw (Republican) is the incumbent 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, Tod Kinlaw, is on the ballot.

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David Gain-Tang Chee

Democratic

Biography

David Gain-Tang Chee appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Gaston County Board of Education South Point 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 David Gain-Tang Chee.

Tod Kinlaw

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for students and teachers
  • Timely, competitive teacher compensation
  • Curriculum transparency for parents

Per the local press.

Biography

Tod Kinlaw serves on the Gaston County Board of Education, representing South Point Township, per the Gaston County Schools website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Gaston County Board of Education South Point Township on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Gain-Tang Chee and Tod Kinlaw. Candidate information follows official Gaston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Gaston County Board of Education South Point 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
David Gain-Tang Chee, full profileTod Kinlaw, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office