One candidate is tracked for Harnett County Board of Education District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Abate. Candidate information follows official Harnett County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brad Abate is unopposed on the November ballot.
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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican
Bradley Abate is the sitting Harnett County Board of Education member for District 3 and serves as the board's vice-chairman, per the district's official board portal. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brad Abate.
Who is running for Harnett County Board of Education District 3 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Harnett County Board of Education District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Abate. Candidate information follows official Harnett County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Harnett County Board of Education District 3 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 Harnett County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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