Alex Bohannon
Alex B. Bohannon (Democratic Party) is a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools school board in North Carolina, representing District 1. He assumed office on February 8, 2022. His current term ends in 2026.
Bohannon (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools school board to represent District 1 in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, North Carolina, elections (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 (2 seats)
Incumbent Alex B. Bohannon (D), incumbent Trevonia Brown-Gaither (D), and Mike Klinetobe (R) are running in the general election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Alex B. Bohannon (D) | ||
| Trevonia Brown-Gaither (D) | ||
| Mike Klinetobe (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Trevonia Brown-Gaither | 22.5 | 4,016 | |
| ✔ | Alex B. Bohannon | 19.2 | 3,427 | |
 | Chenita Barber Johnson | 17.0 | 3,036 | |
| Tremona Purvis | 16.8 | 2,993 | ||
| Daryl Napper | 16.3 | 2,907 | ||
| Howard Claggett | 8.1 | 1,443 | ||
| Total votes: 17,822 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Mike Klinetobe (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, North Carolina, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 (2 seats)
Incumbent Alex B. Bohannon and Trevonia Brown-Gaither won election in the general election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alex B. Bohannon (D) | 51.0 | 19,902 | |
| ✔ | Trevonia Brown-Gaither (D) | 49.0 | 19,101 | |
| Total votes: 39,003 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 (2 seats)
Trevonia Brown-Gaither and incumbent Alex B. Bohannon defeated Chenita Barber Johnson, Tarsha M. Shore, and Ricky Johnson Jr. in the Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Trevonia Brown-Gaither | 26.1 | 3,116 | |
| ✔ | Alex B. Bohannon | 25.9 | 3,082 | |
| Chenita Barber Johnson | 24.2 | 2,885 | |
| Tarsha M. Shore | 12.5 | 1,488 | ||
| Ricky Johnson Jr. | 11.3 | 1,348 | ||
| Total votes: 11,919 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 (2 seats)
Barbara Hanes Burke and Malishai Woodbury won election in the general election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Hanes Burke (D) | 51.2 | 24,262 | |
| ✔ |  | Malishai Woodbury (D) | 48.8 | 23,166 |
| Total votes: 47,428 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 (2 seats)
Barbara Hanes Burke and Malishai Woodbury defeated Alex B. Bohannon, Chenita Barber Johnson, and Eunice Campbell in the Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Barbara Hanes Burke | 33.0 | 4,071 | |
| ✔ | | Malishai Woodbury | 24.3 | 3,001 |
| Alex B. Bohannon | 17.1 | 2,118 | ||
| Chenita Barber Johnson | 14.6 | 1,801 | |
| Eunice Campbell | 11.0 | 1,363 | ||
| Total votes: 12,354 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Bohannon's campaign website stated the following:
If Reelected I will
P.U.S.H. Forward
P Perform
Show Up, and fulfill the duties of this role. I'm going to continue to take action on matters important to students, educators, and families. I will show up and be accountable for my performance. I will continue to advocate on behalf of our district to our leaders on the state level as I did when I lead the process for adopting a resolution in favor of funding the Leandro Plan. I will work to ensure the school district continues to focus on high-quality instruction and accountability for how children and teachers perform/ "show up" in the classroom while prioritizing the social and emotional wellbeing of everyone in our buildings.
U Understand
I will seek to understand different viewpoints on issues to get to a common ground for the student's good. I commit to understanding your needs and concerns. Most importantly, I understand that our students and teachers are the very core of our society and their success is our success. I also understand that our school operations don't work properly without the important/critical service of our ancillary staff such as our bus drivers, mechanics, facility maintenance teams, custodians, cafeteria workers, front office staff, and guidance counselors. I will always keep this top of mind when making decisions on behalf of everyone who plays a role in the overall function of our schools.
S Serve
As a public servant, I understand that my job is to serve the public. As a public servant, I commit to answering calls, returning calls, responding to emails, attending meetings, visiting schools, and being a resource for the ENTIRE community.
H Hold On
As a school board member, I commit to "holding on" and "holding tight" to the mission, values, and overall wellbeing and success of students and teachers when things get tough. I will not quit. I will not give up on our students, teachers, and families. I will not give up on the possibility of improving our system and finding ways to bridge gaps for our educators and students.
— Alex B. Bohannon's campaign website (March 19, 2026)
2022
Alex B. Bohannon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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