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Randolph County, North Carolina

Asheboro City Schools Board of Education

4 candidates are tracked for Asheboro City Schools Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hilda DeCortez, Mikayla Cassidy, Mike Brown and Brad Thomas. Candidate information follows official Randolph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Newly partisan under state legislation (HB 58) restructuring the board, per the Randolph County Democratic Party; vote for 2 of 4. Mikayla Cassidy (UNA) and Brad Thomas (R) currently hold the two seats up in 2026 (one-year terms per the county's official elected officials guide) and face Hilda DeCortez (UNA) and Mike Brown (R). 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. Voters choose 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Mikayla Cassidy, Brad Thomas.

North Carolina › Randolph County › Asheboro City Schools Board of Education

Hilda DeCortez

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Equal educational quality and support for all children regardless of background
  • Encouraging parent involvement and open communication with the board
  • Extracurricular opportunities, especially in economically disadvantaged communities

Per the Enlace Latino NC.

Biography

DeCortez has owned and operated K&V Pallets, an Asheboro small business, for nearly 18 years and holds a business administration degree from California State University, Fullerton, per Enlace Latino NC. She says she was appointed to the school board in November 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Hilda DeCortez.

Mikayla Cassidy

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Cassidy is a sitting member of the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mikayla Cassidy.

Mike Brown

Republican

Biography

Mike Brown appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Asheboro City Schools Board of Education, 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 Mike Brown.

Brad Thomas

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Thomas is a sitting member of the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education, per the county's official elected officials guide. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brad Thomas.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Asheboro City Schools Board of Education in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Asheboro City Schools Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hilda DeCortez, Mikayla Cassidy, Mike Brown and Brad Thomas. Candidate information follows official Randolph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education 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.

How do I see my exact Randolph County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Hilda DeCortez, full profileMikayla Cassidy, full profileMike Brown, full profileBrad Thomas, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office