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T. Dianne Bellamy-Small
2016 - Present
2028
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T. Dianne Bellamy-Small (Democratic Party) is a member of the Guilford County Schools school board in North Carolina, representing District 1. She assumed office in 2016. Her current term ends in 2028.
Bellamy-Small is running for election for an at-large seat of the Greensboro City Council in North Carolina. She is on the ballot in the primary on October 7, 2025.[source]
Bellamy-Small completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
T. Dianne Bellamy-Small earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1974. She also graduated from the Brevard College, Randolph-Macon Woman's College. Her career experience includes working as a motivational speaker, singer, and chief judge at the polls.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in Greensboro, North Carolina (2025)
General election
The primary will occur on October 7, 2025. The general election will occur on November 4, 2025. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Greensboro City Council At-large (3 seats)
The following candidates are running in the primary for Greensboro City Council At-large on October 7, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Hugh Holston (Nonpartisan)  | |
| Jamilla Pinder (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Irving Allen (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Richard Beard (Nonpartisan) | |
 | T. Dianne Bellamy-Small (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Carla Franklin (Nonpartisan) | |
 | LaToya B. Gathers (Nonpartisan) | |
| Samuel Hawkins (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Michael McKinney (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Denise Roth (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Guilford County Schools, North Carolina, elections (2024)
General election
General election for Guilford County Schools, District 1
Incumbent T. Dianne Bellamy-Small won election in the general election for Guilford County Schools, District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | T. Dianne Bellamy-Small (D) | 100.0 | 19,418 |
| Total votes: 19,418 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent T. Dianne Bellamy-Small advanced from the Democratic primary for Guilford County Schools, District 1.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bellamy-Small in this election.
2020
See also: Guilford County Schools, North Carolina, elections (2020)
General election
General election for Guilford County Schools, District 1
Incumbent T. Dianne Bellamy-Small won election in the general election for Guilford County Schools, District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | T. Dianne Bellamy-Small (D) | 100.0 | 19,802 |
| Total votes: 19,802 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Guilford County Schools, District 1
Incumbent T. Dianne Bellamy-Small defeated Jeff Golden and Ron Tuck in the Democratic primary for Guilford County Schools, District 1 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | T. Dianne Bellamy-Small | 56.1 | 4,396 |
| Jeff Golden | 36.5 | 2,861 | ||
| Ron Tuck | 7.4 | 576 | ||
| Total votes: 7,833 | |||
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2017
Greensboro, North Carolina, held a general election for mayor and all eight seats on the city council on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on October 10, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 21, 2017.[2][3] The following candidates ran in the general election for the at-large seats on the Greensboro City Council.[4]
| Greensboro City Council At-Large, General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Yvonne Johnson Incumbent |
26.59% | 21,390 |
| Marikay Abuzuaiter Incumbent |
19.56% | 15,733 |
| Michelle Kennedy |
16.45% | 13,236 |
| Mike Barber Incumbent | 16.33% | 13,134 |
| Dave Wils | 10.96% | 8,814 |
| T. Dianne Bellamy-Small | 9.53% | 7,666 |
| Write-in votes | 0.6% | 480 |
| Total Votes | 80,453 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/07/2017 Official Municipal Election Results - Guilford," accessed November 22, 2017 | ||
The following candidates ran in the primary election for the at-large seats on the Greensboro City Council.[4]
| Greensboro City Council At-Large, Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Yvonne Johnson Incumbent |
22.42% | 10,639 |
| Marikay Abuzuaiter Incumbent |
14.65% | 6,952 |
| Mike Barber Incumbent |
11.29% | 5,357 |
| Michelle Kennedy |
11.26% | 5,345 |
| Dave Wils |
7.93% | 3,761 |
| T. Dianne Bellamy-Small |
7.03% | 3,336 |
| Dan Jackson | 5.84% | 2,772 |
| Irving Allen | 4.63% | 2,196 |
| James Ingram | 3.00% | 1,424 |
| Lindy Perry-Garnette | 2.88% | 1,366 |
| M.A. Bakie | 2.79% | 1,325 |
| Tijuana Hayes | 2.57% | 1,219 |
| Jodi Bennett-Bradshaw | 1.41% | 671 |
| Andy Nelson | 1.19% | 563 |
| Sylvine Hill | 1.12% | 530 |
| Total Votes | 47,456 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "10/10/2017 Official Primary Election Results - Guilford," accessed October 27, 2017 | ||
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2016
Nine of the nine seats on the Guilford County Schools school board were up for general election on November 8, 2016. Every seat on the board was up for election due to the redrawing of district lines. The redistricting reduced the board from 11 to nine members, and eliminated one of the two at-large seats on the board. The at-large and even-numbered district representatives served two-year terms, and odd-numbered district representatives served for four years. After the first term, the at-large and even-number seats were up for election to four-year terms. The year 2016 was also the first the district changed from nonpartisan to partisan elections. A primary election was held on March 15, 2016, for Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8.[5][6][7] The at-large position on the board saw one Republican and one Democrat each who filed for the seat; they were Alan Hawkes and Alan W. Duncan, respectively. Duncan secured victory to the seat. Two Democratic candidates filed for District 1 and faced each other in the primary: T. Dianne Bellamy-Small and Aaron Keith McCullough. Bellamy-Small won the primary and, having faced no formal opposition in the general election, won the spot on the board. In District 2, Republican candidates John Bradley Nosek and Anita Sharpe vied for the seat in the primary. Sharpe won the primary and defeated Jeff Belton (D) in the general election. Similarly, in District 3 two Republicans faced each other in the primary: Brian Pearce and Pat Tillman. Tillman won and advanced to the general election to win against Angelo Kidd (D). In District 4, two Republicans—Paul Daniels and Linda Welborn—filed for the seat. Welborn emerged victorious and won the seat after she found herself unopposed in the general election. District 5 saw Democratic candidate Darlene Garrett file along with Republican candidate Mary Sauer and unaffiliated candidate Lois Bailey. Bailey initially missed the candidate filing deadline on December 21, 2015, so she had to collect the signatures of 1,756 registered voters to appear on the ballot. Garrett won the race. In District 6, Democratic candidate Khem Irby filed along with Republican candidate and District 2 incumbent Ed Price. However, Price dropped out of the race and was replaced on the ballot by Republican candidate Wes Cashwell, who won the spot on the board. Democrat Byron Gladden defeated unaffiliated candidate Bettye Jenkins in District 7. Jenkins also missed the filing deadline but made it on the ballot by gathering enough petition signatures. District 8 saw two Democratic candidates file: Deena Hayes-Greene and Matthew Stafford. Since Hayes-Greene was unopposed in the general, she won the seat.[8][9][10][11] General results
Primary results
FundingBellamy-Small reported $457.09 cash on hand at the beginning of the second quarter reporting period and $467.74 in expenditures to the Guilford County Board of Elections as of June 30, 2016. She did not file any later campaign finance reports as of November 3, 2016.[12]  School board candidates in North Carolina were required to file campaign finance reports to their county's board of elections unless the candidate: (1) Did not receive more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) in contributions, and (2) Did not receive more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) in loans, and (3) Did not spend more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).[13] The third quarter campaign finance deadline was October 31, 2016, and the fourth quarter deadline was January 11, 2017.[14] 2015The city of Greensboro, North Carolina, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 7, 2015.[15] In the District 1 race, incumbent Sharon Hightower defeated T. Dianne Bellamy-Small in the general election on November 3, 2015.[16][17]
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
T. Dianne Bellamy-Small completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bellamy-Small's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I believe all politics is local, and the most important decisions impacting families happen right here at home. From strengthening public safety and affordable housing to expanding youth services and supporting small businesses, I will work to make Greensboro a city where everyone can thrive.
My record shows I am unbought, unbossed, and deeply committed to putting people first. With experience navigating tough challenges and building consensus, I bring both historical perspective and forward-thinking solutions. This election is about shaping a city that works for all of us—not just the few.- Unbought. Unbossed. People First. I have always stood independent of special interests, committed to serving the people of Greensboro above all else.
- Building a Stronger, Fairer Greensboro. From affordable housing and youth services to safe neighborhoods and thriving small businesses, I believe every resident deserves a city where they can succeed.
- Experience You Can Trust, Leadership for the Future. With decades of service on City Council, the School Board, and as a Chief Judge at the polls, I bring proven leadership and a vision to move Greensboro forward.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
2024
T. Dianne Bellamy-Small did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
T. Dianne Bellamy-Small did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Candidate survey
Bellamy-Small participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of municipal government candidates.[18] The following sections display her responses to the survey questions. When asked what her top priority would be if elected, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Strong leadership for the greater good of our citizens[19] | ” |
| —T. Dianne Bellamy-Small (October 6, 2017)[20] | ||
Ranking the issues
The candidate was asked to rank the following issues by importance in the city, with 1 being the most important and 12 being the least important: city services (trash, utilities, etc.), civil rights, crime reduction/prevention, environment, government transparency, homelessness, housing, K-12 education, public pensions/retirement funds, recreational opportunities, transportation, and unemployment. This table displays this candidate's rankings from most to least important.
| Issue importance ranking | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate's ranking |
Issue | Candidate's ranking |
Issue |
| K-12 education | Candidate did not provide a response | ||
| Crime reduction/prevention | Candidate did not provide a response | ||
| Housing | Unemployment | ||
| City services (trash, utilities, etc.) | Government transparency | ||
| Civil rights | Recreational opportunities | ||
| Homelessness | Public pensions/retirement funds | ||
Nationwide municipal issues
The candidate was asked to answer questions from Ballotpedia regarding issues facing cities across America. The questions are in the left column and the candidate's responses are in the right column. Some questions provided multiple choices, which are noted after those questions.
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Important | |
| Local | |
| Public outreach/education programs | |
| Focusing on small business development | |
| Ability to be progressive in providing services | |
| Engaging citizens to be more involved with how the government impacts them. |
Additional themes
Bellamy-Small's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Expand opportunities for economic growth and development Maintenance and development of city's infrastructure Support appropriate relationships between citizens and public safety Develop strategic plans for future needs for Greensboro: housing, employment, resources[19] |
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| —T. Dianne Bellamy-Small's campaign website, (2017)[21] | ||
See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 5, 2025
- ↑ Guilford County, North Carolina, "Offices for 2017 Municipal Elections," accessed July 5, 2017
- ↑ Guilford County, North Carolina, "Elected Officials - Guilford County, North Carolina," June 17, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Guilford County, NC, "Municipal General Candidates 2017," accessed July 21, 2017
- ↑ Guilford County Schools, "2016 Guilford County Board of Education Redistricting," accessed January 22, 2016
- ↑ Guilford County Board of Elections, "View Democratic Sample Ballot," accessed March 3, 2016
- ↑ Guilford County Board of Elections, "View Republican Sample Ballot," accessed March 3, 2016
- ↑ Guilford County, "2016 General Election," accessed January 22, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official Primary Election Results - Guilford," accessed June 13, 2016
- ↑ News and Record, "Retired educator from Greensboro seeks seat on school board," August 19, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Unofficial General Election Results-Guilford," accessed November 8, 2016
- ↑ Guilford County Board of Elections, "Candidate Finance Report Search," accessed November 3, 2016
- ↑ General Assembly of North Carolina, "Chapter 163: Elections And Election Laws, Article 22A - Regulating Contributions and Expenditures in Political Campaigns," accessed February 11, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Reporting Schedules," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ Guilford County Elections, "2014-15 Election Schedule," accessed August 10, 2015
- ↑ Guilford County Elections, "Official candidate list," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "NC SBE Election Results", accessed November 3, 2015
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's municipal government candidate survey, 2017, "T. Dianne Bellamy-Small's Responses," October 6, 2017
- ↑ Elect T. Dianne Bellamy Small - Greensboro City Council At Large, "Platform," accessed October 6, 2017
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