One candidate is tracked for Johnston County Board of Education District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Donovan. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kevin Donovan is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Per the school district's official Board of Education page, he is the sitting District 5 member (member since 2022, term expiring 2026).
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, Kevin Donovan, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
North Carolina › Johnston County › Johnston County Board of Education District 5
Republican Incumbent
Kevin Donovan serves as Vice-Chair of the Johnston County Board of Education and has been a member since 2022, per the district's official board directory; his current term expires in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Who is running for Johnston County Board of Education District 5 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Johnston County Board of Education District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Donovan. Candidate information follows official Johnston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Johnston County Board of Education District 5 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 Johnston County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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