Robert Barr (North Carolina)
Robert Barr (Republican Party) is a member of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools school board in North Carolina, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 5, 2023. His current term ends in 2026.
Barr (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools school board to represent District 2 in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Robert Barr was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Barr earned a bachelor's degree in intermediate education from Winston-Salem State University in 1988. He later earned an M.Ed. from Wake Forest University in 1999. Barr worked as a teacher and curriculum coordinator for district schools for 14 years. He has served as the staff pastor for Agape Faith Church since 2002. Barr has also served as a trustee for Winston-Salem State University.[1][2]
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 2 (4 seats)
The following candidates are running in the general election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| | Robert Barr (R) | |
| | Lee Childress (D) ![]() | |
| Susan Conway (D) | ||
| Curtis Fentress (D) | ||
| Marie Jackson (D) | ||
| | Allen Daniel (R) | |
| Jill Nelson Berlin (R) | ||
| | Robert Weiss (R) ![]() | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lee Childress ![]() | 15.8 | 11,667 |
| ✔ | Susan Conway | 14.7 | 10,908 | |
| ✔ | Marie Jackson | 14.7 | 10,857 | |
| ✔ | Curtis Fentress | 12.0 | 8,851 | |
| Steve Folmar | 11.2 | 8,269 | ||
| Stephanie Milat | 10.7 | 7,933 | ||
| | Adam Corey ![]() | 10.6 | 7,812 | |
| Emma Norton | 10.5 | 7,739 | ||
| Total votes: 74,036 | ||||
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Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Weiss ![]() | 15.2 | 7,213 |
| ✔ | Jill Nelson Berlin | 11.8 | 5,578 | |
| ✔ | | Allen Daniel | 10.5 | 4,986 |
| ✔ | | Robert Barr | 10.5 | 4,961 |
| Tracy Lesser | 10.1 | 4,782 | ||
| | Derrick Hinson ![]() | 10.0 | 4,738 | |
| | Susan Miller | 9.7 | 4,593 | |
| Zachary Hubbard | 8.7 | 4,097 | ||
| | Steve Wood | 7.9 | 3,720 | |
| James Williams | 5.6 | 2,647 | ||
| Total votes: 47,315 | ||||
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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 2 (4 seats)
Incumbent Leah Crowley, Susan Miller, Robert Barr, and Steve Wood defeated Jennifer Castillo in the general election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leah Crowley (R) | 21.9 | 61,658 | |
| ✔ | Susan Miller (R) | 20.2 | 57,037 | |
| ✔ | Robert Barr (R) ![]() | 20.2 | 56,920 | |
| ✔ | Steve Wood (R) | 19.6 | 55,185 | |
| Jennifer Castillo (D) | 18.1 | 50,956 | ||
| Total votes: 281,756 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stanley M. Elrod (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jennifer Castillo advanced from the Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 (4 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board District 2 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Barr ![]() | 14.3 | 9,269 | |
| ✔ | Stanley M. Elrod | 14.1 | 9,123 | |
| ✔ | Leah Crowley | 12.1 | 7,823 | |
| ✔ | Steve Wood | 11.6 | 7,483 | |
| Lida Calvert Hayes | 10.5 | 6,799 | ||
| Susan Miller | 9.7 | 6,254 | ||
| Holly W. Pegram | 9.0 | 5,802 | ||
| Jimmie Boyd | 7.5 | 4,831 | ||
| Jason Lucero | 7.2 | 4,645 | ||
| Yvonne Williams | 4.0 | 2,592 | ||
| Total votes: 64,621 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board At-Large (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board At-Large on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Deanna Frazier Kaplan (D) | 19.8 | 72,758 | |
| ✔ | Elisabeth Motsinger (D) | 19.0 | 69,952 | |
| ✔ | Andrea Pace Bramer (D) | 16.8 | 61,779 | |
| Robert Barr (R) | 15.7 | 57,611 | ||
| Timothy Brooker (R) | 14.4 | 52,835 | ||
| Jim Smith (R) | 14.3 | 52,393 | ||
| Total votes: 367,328 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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2014
Robert Barr and fellow Republican candidates John M. Davenport Jr. and Mark Johnson competed with Democratic candidates Elisabeth Motsinger, Katherine Fansler and German D. Garcia in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 18.4% | 52,582 | ||
| Republican | 17.1% | 48,789 | ||
| Republican | 16.9% | 48,418 | ||
| Democratic | Katherine Fansler | 16.8% | 48,115 | |
| Republican | John M. Davenport Jr. Incumbent | 16.5% | 47,125 | |
| Democratic | German D. Garcia | 14.2% | 40,636 | |
| Total Votes | 285,665 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Barr had not reported any contributions or expenditures to the Forsyth County Board of Elections as of April 30, 2014.
Endorsements
Barr had not received any official endorsements as of April 30, 2014.
2010
| Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | 21.2% | 43,279 | ||
| Nonpartisan | 19.9% | 40,681 | ||
| Nonpartisan | 16.3% | 33,215 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Robert Barr | 16.2% | 32,996 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lori Goins Clark | 16.1% | 32,922 | |
| Nonpartisan | Nancy P. Sherill | 9.8% | 20,056 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 915 | |
| Total Votes | 204,064 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Results," November 19, 2010 | ||||
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Barr's campaign website stated the following:
Focused on What Matters Most
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools face real challenges — and solving them requires honesty, accountability, and steady leadership. Robert Barr is committed to addressing these issues directly, with decisions grounded in experience, values, and the long-term well-being of students, families, and taxpayers.
Accountability & Financial Responsibility
Strong schools require responsible stewardship of public funds. When financial concerns emerged, Robert spoke up and pushed for transparency because taxpayers and families deserve clear answers.
Robert supports:
- Clear, accurate financial reporting
- Strong oversight and internal controls
- Independent audits and follow-through on findings
- Budget decisions aligned with available funds
Accountability isn’t about blame — it’s about protecting students, staff, and the community from preventable harm.
Robert’s focus includes:
- Supporting instructional quality and curriculum alignment
- Ensuring decisions help students stay on track to graduate
- Strengthening systems that support student success
Graduation is a milestone that reflects years of effort from students, families, and educators alike.
Stability for Students, Teachers, and Staff
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and graduate prepared for what comes next. Sustaining strong graduation outcomes requires consistency, accountability, and student-centered planning.
School Safety & Preparedness
Safety is foundational. Students and staff need secure, well-managed environments where learning can happen without disruption.
Robert supports:
- Responsible staffing and supervision
- Planning that prioritizes student and staff safety
- Avoiding gaps created by poor budgeting or rushed decisions
Prepared schools are safer schools.
Robert believes in:
- Listening to parents and community members
- Clear communication from district leadership
- Respecting diverse viewpoints while focusing on shared goals
Strong schools are built with community input — not behind closed doors.
Parental Voice & Community Trust
Parents and families are partners in education. When trust is broken, it must be rebuilt through openness and respect.
Values-Driven Leadership
Robert’s approach to leadership is shaped by faith, family, and a belief in personal responsibility. These values guide how he approaches difficult decisions — with integrity, humility, and respect.
Robert supports:
- Doing what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable
- Serving all students and families fairly
- Leading with honesty, not politics
Values aren’t about division — they’re about principles.
Looking Forward
The challenges facing our school system didn’t happen overnight, and they won’t be solved overnight. But with responsible leadership, transparency, and a commitment to doing better, progress is possible.
Robert Barr is focused on restoring trust, strengthening stability, and making decisions that put students and families first — now and for the future.
— Robert Barr's campaign website (March 11, 2026)
2022
Robert Barr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barr's responses.
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- Engage our parents. Parents are the key to their child experiencing success.
- Focus on academics. Build a strategic plan of academic growth for our children.
- Support our educational staff with the resources they need.
Strategic planner and thinker
Levelheaded during problematic issues
Interpersonal skills
To act based on values and needs of the community by implementing policy.
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2014
Barr provided the following statement about his themes on his campaign website:
| “ | Strengthen Our Neighborhood Schools
Teacher Support
Student Support
Community Involvement
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” |
| —Robert Barr's campaign website (2014)[4] | ||
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "Robert Barr - AT LARGE Candidate for WSFCS Board of Education," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 10, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Robert Barr for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board, "Home," accessed October 23, 2014


