Nelson Beaulieu (New Hanover County Board of Education, North Carolina, candidate 2026)
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Nelson Beaulieu (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hanover County Board of Education in North Carolina. Beaulieu was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Beaulieu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Nelson Beaulieu provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 7, 2026:
- High school: Portland High School
- Graduate: American Military University, 2011
- Graduate: American Military University, 2013
- Bachelor's: Ashford University, 2008
- Military service: United States Army, 2002-2008
- Profession: College Instructor
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for New Hanover County Board of Education (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hanover County Board of Education on March 3, 2026.
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Nelson Beaulieu  | ||
| Wendy Dale | ||
| Margie Gewirtzman | ||
| Jerry Jones Jr. | ||
 | Brittnei LaRue | |
| Rick Southerland | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for New Hanover County Board of Education (4 seats)
Josie Barnhart (R), Pat Bradford (R), Amy Dunning (R), Melissa Mason (R), and Chris Sutton (R) ran in the Republican primary for New Hanover County Board of Education on March 3, 2026.
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Election results
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Beaulieu in this election.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nelson Beaulieu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beaulieu's responses.
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- My campaign is focused on improving 3rd grade reading scores. This is a key indicator of future success and we need to make it a priority for our community. Sentiment seems to be that "kids can't do it". The expectation is unfairly and quite unrelentingly on the teacher to "teach" better. The former is not true, and the latter is not realistic. This is a broader problem in our society and our community and it will take our entire community, teachers, parents, community partners, and all other stakeholders, to address it. It must start with the governance team that leads our district.
- We also need to improve funding. The formula the state uses to determine funding is flawed and insufficient. We need to create public awareness and work with local governments throughout the state to get this changed. To that end I will reach out to boards of education across the state to form a lobbying group that makes the legislature of the funding gaps created by the current model. Public influence on policy is critical in this effort and I will work to engage the public on this matter and urge their help and support.
- Finally we need to improve morale. That starts with better communication between the board of the teachers and staff we serve. We also need to make sure that we are showing our respect and appreciation with more than money. Teachers, staff, and administration all need to be present and included in decision and policy making for the district at every level.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
