Valerie Brockenbrough

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Valerie Brockenbrough

Democratic Party

Candidate, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board At-Large

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Ecole Francaise d'Attache de Presse, 1996

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Profession

Business owner

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Valerie Brockenbrough (Democratic Party) is running for election for an at-large seat of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools school board in North Carolina. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Biography

Valerie Brockenbrough earned a bachelor's degree from the Ecole Francaise d'Attache de Presse in 1996. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.

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 At-Large (3 seats)

Valerie Brockenbrough (D), Ronda Mays (D), Elisabeth Motsinger (D), Jason Lucero (R), and Michael Quinones (R) are running in the general election for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board At-Large on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Valerie Brockenbrough (D)
		Ronda Mays (D)
		Elisabeth Motsinger (D)
	Submit photo	Jason Lucero (R)
		Michael Quinones (R)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board At-Large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board At-Large on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ronda Mays	16.3	14,426
✔		Valerie Brockenbrough	12.6	11,150
✔		Elisabeth Motsinger	12.6	11,113
		Linda Winikoff	12.5	10,999
		Gwendolyn Johnson	11.0	9,711
	Submit photo	Richard Watts	10.8	9,522
		Frank James	9.5	8,412
	Submit photo	Donald Dunn	7.1	6,256
	Submit photo	Vondell Davis	5.4	4,797
		Henry McCarthy	2.2	1,900

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 88,286
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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Jason Lucero (R) and Michael Quinones (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools school board At-Large without appearing on the ballot.

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2024

See also: Municipal elections in Forsyth County, North Carolina (2024)

General election

General election for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District B (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District B on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Richard Linville (R)	18.1	67,380
✔	Submit photo	Gloria Whisenhunt (R)	17.2	63,829
✔	Submit photo	Gray Wilson (R)	16.9	62,967
	Submit photo	Curtis Fentress (D)	16.3	60,730
		Valerie Brockenbrough (D)	16.1	59,993
		Marsie West (D)	15.4	57,153

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 372,052
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kendall Fields (D)
• David Plyler (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District B (3 seats)

Kendall Fields, Valerie Brockenbrough, and Marsie West defeated Curtis Fentress in the Democratic primary for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District B on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kendall Fields	29.2	12,374
✔		Valerie Brockenbrough	28.8	12,216
✔		Marsie West	28.3	12,013
	Submit photo	Curtis Fentress	13.6	5,780

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,383
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District B (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District B on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Richard Linville	22.4	15,370
✔	Submit photo	Gloria Whisenhunt	21.7	14,886
✔	Submit photo	David Plyler	17.6	12,048
	Submit photo	Gray Wilson	15.9	10,871
	Submit photo	Terri Mrazek	13.5	9,271
		Ralf Walters	8.8	6,038

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 68,484
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

Brockenbrough's campaign website stated the following:

PRIORITIES

As a proud public school parent, I’ve seen firsthand the excellent education our three children have received in WS/FCS.

 

I will advocate tirelessly for our students, educators, staff, and parents.

 

I believe we can rebuild the trust that has been lost. Every challenge presents an opportunity, and I have great hope and high expectations for the future of WS/FCS.

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​As a small business owner, I’ll bring my problem-solving skills to the board: I’m constantly needing to adapt to new market realities, just as WS/FCS needs to adapt. I bring a unique perspective since I’m an immigrant who grew up with a totally different school system in France. I will also leave my ego at the door–I’m not running as a stepping-stone for higher office or for any personal agenda. I want to make sure that every student, no matter what their zip code or background, gets a good education. 

STUDENTS

Every student deserves access to excellent teachers, rigorous academics, and safe, well-equipped schools—no matter their zip code or background.

EDUCATORS & STAFF

Our teachers and staff are the heart of our schools. I will fight for competitive pay and the resources they need to help every student thrive.

PARENTS

Families should have a real voice in decisions. I will prioritize open communication and data-driven accountability.

— Valerie Brockenbrough's campaign website (March 25, 2026)

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2024

Valerie Brockenbrough completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brockenbrough's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a successful entrepreneur and small business owner for 20 years, I’ve learned to adapt quickly to the changing needs of my business. Since our county’s needs change daily, I’ll bring that capacity to adapt–that nimbleness–to my role as County Commissioner. As a mom of three with one child still in high school, I’ve been actively advocating for public schools for several years now. I’m running because I believe Forsyth County residents deserve a new generation of county leaders–leaders like me and my running mates, Kendall Fields and Marsie West, who are relevant. You deserve County Commissioners who demand from the General Assembly that they fully fund our public schools–our county is now faced with the difficult challenge of how to make up for what the state should be providing. You deserve a plan to address the pressing housing crisis–unlike many other counties in North Carolina, ours currently has no plan. You deserve a county that is not third from the bottom nationally for upward economic mobility. You deserve a county where your life expectancy does not vary by at least 10 years based on your zip code. In short, you–everyone in Forsyth County–deserve better.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Invest in our school buildings to bring them up to 21st-century standards for both our kids and our teachers.

  Push for a school bond on the ballot in 2024 or 2026 not 2028.

  Give WS/FCS the resources we need to be the best school district in NC.
• Properly fund our sheriff's department and our jail. (For example, we can help prevent gun violence in our communities by providing adequate resources to our sheriff's department.)
• Create a holistic plan for housing. Unlike most of North Carolina's larger counties, Forsyth County has no plan. That means less economic growth for our county. (More housing will bring more companies to Forsyth County.)

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe the most pressing issue facing our County Commission is the need for more funding for our public schools–in fact, we’re facing a public education emergency. Our state refuses to invest in public education, instead opting to use our taxpayer money to fund private schools with no accountability. Our current County Commissioners have failed to demand from our elected officials more funding for our public schools here in Forsyth. So, we’re now faced with the difficult challenge of how to make up for what the state should be providing. Sadly, North Carolina ranks 32nd nationally in average teacher pay–and 46th nationally in beginning teacher-pay! So, it’s no surprise our teachers are leaving for other states and other jobs.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To effectively serve, elected officials need to have integrity, they should be accountable, show leadership, empathy and compassion.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a small business owner for 19 years, I’ve learned to adapt quickly to the changing needs of my business. I will bring that capacity to adapt–that nimbleness–to my role as County Commissioner, since our county’s needs are changing daily.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Elected officials need to represent the concerns and interest of the people who elected them. They need to advocate for policy that will benefit their constituent.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I clearly remember watching the news in France when I was 12 and hear about the Sabra and Shatila massacre in Beirut in 1982.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

One of my very first job was being a flight attendant as my first summer job in France. I worked for 4 summers in my early 20s.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

NC State AFL-CIO

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I 100% support financial transparency and accountability.

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