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Danville city, Virginia

Danville School Board

4 candidates are tracked for Danville School Board on the November 3, 2026 ballot: TyQuan J. Graves, Trina A. McLaughlin, Keisha L. Averett and David A. Jones. Candidate information follows official Danville City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Four candidates, including three incumbents (board chair TyQuan Graves and vice chair Keisha Averett among them), for three at-large seats, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified candidate list.

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. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: TyQuan J. Graves, Trina A. McLaughlin, Keisha L. Averett.

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TyQuan J. Graves

Independent Incumbent

Biography

TyQuan J. Graves has served on the Danville School Board since 2018 and became its chair in January 2025, per WAKG. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

Trina A. McLaughlin

Independent Incumbent

Biography

Trina A. McLaughlin is a current member of the Danville School Board, per Danville Public Schools. She won a special election to the seat and was sworn in to serve out the term, per the Chatham Star-Tribune. She previously worked for Danville Public Schools, including as George Washington High School's cheerleading coach, and now works as workforce attraction and retention manager for the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

Keisha L. Averett

Independent Incumbent

Biography

Keisha L. Averett has served on the Danville School Board since 2021 and became its vice chair in January 2025, per WAKG. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

David A. Jones

Independent

Biography

David A. Jones appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville School Board, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Danville School Board in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Danville School Board on the November 3, 2026 ballot: TyQuan J. Graves, Trina A. McLaughlin, Keisha L. Averett and David A. Jones. Candidate information follows official Danville City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Danville School Board election in Virginia?

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

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Candidate roster from official Danville city and state election office filings, last verified September 28, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Danville City Council, Special Election (unexpired term to 2028)See all 3 Danville city races
Candidate profiles
TyQuan J. Graves, full profileTrina A. McLaughlin, full profileKeisha L. Averett, full profileDavid A. Jones, full profileOfficial Virginia election office