Irish Spencer
Irish Spencer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Guilford County Schools school board to represent District 4 in North Carolina. Spencer lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Elections
2026
See also: Guilford 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 Guilford County Schools, District 4
Ebony Burnett (D) and Tracy Gaskins (R) are running in the general election for Guilford County Schools, District 4 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Ebony Burnett (D)  | |
| Tracy Gaskins (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Guilford County Schools, District 4
Ebony Burnett (D) defeated Irish Spencer (D), Michelle Linster (D), and Sherry Smith Walker (D) in the Democratic primary for Guilford County Schools, District 4 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ebony Burnett | 50.6 | 3,580 |
| Irish Spencer | 28.2 | 1,994 | ||
| Michelle Linster | 12.0 | 852 | ||
| Sherry Smith Walker | 9.2 | 653 | ||
| Total votes: 7,079 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Tracy Gaskins (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Guilford County Schools, District 4 without appearing on the ballot.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Spencer's campaign website stated the following:
Create Strong School-Community Partnerships
* Local businesses sponsoring reading days, STEM nights, or field trips
* Libraries partnering with schools for after-school tutoring
* Colleges offering mentorship or early exposure programs
Bring Community Members Into the Classroom
* Read with students
* Assist with hands-on science experiments
* Lead mini lessons on careers or skills
* Help with classroom organization or events
Create Student Leadership Opportunities
* Student council (focused on school improvement, kindness campaigns, service projects)
* Peer mentors or reading buddies
* Student-led clubs and project teams
Celebrate Teachers and Support Their Growth
* Providing teacher appreciation activities
* Sponsoring grants for classroom materials
* Offering professional workshops or local expert talks
* Creating wellness or support programs
Encourage Family Engagement
* Family nights (math, literacy, cultural celebration, STEM)
* Parent workshops on homework help or digital tools
* Volunteer tasks that can be done at home or on weekends
Build a Culture of Respect and Shared Pride
* Reinforcing values like kindness, teamwork, and perseverance
* Celebrating student achievements through local events
* Highlighting teacher accomplishments publicly
— Irish Spencer's campaign website (March 4, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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