Xavier Cason
Xavier Cason was a member of the Durham Public Schools school board in North Carolina, representing District B. Cason left office on July 16, 2020.
Cason ran for election to the Durham Public Schools school board to represent District 4 in North Carolina. Cason won in the general election on March 3, 2026.
Cason completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Xavier Cason earned a high school diploma from Murfreesboro High School, a bachelor's degree from North Carolina Central University in 1984, and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1986. Cason's career experience includes working as an education consultant.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Durham Public Schools, North Carolina, elections (2026)
General election
General election for Durham Public Schools school board District 4
Xavier Cason (Nonpartisan) defeated Kristy Moore (Nonpartisan) and Jerome Leathers (Nonpartisan) in the general election for Durham Public Schools school board District 4 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Xavier Cason (Nonpartisan)  | 50.8 | 8,497 |
| Kristy Moore (Nonpartisan) | 30.7 | 5,132 | ||
| Jerome Leathers (Nonpartisan) | 17.7 | 2,962 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7% | 124 | ||
| Total votes: 16,715 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cason in this election.
2020
See also: Durham Public Schools, North Carolina, elections (2020)
General election
General election for Durham Public Schools school board District B
Incumbent Xavier Cason won election in the general election for Durham Public Schools school board District B on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Xavier Cason (Nonpartisan) | 97.4 | 37,719 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.6 | 995 | ||
| Total votes: 38,714 | |||
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2016
- See also: Durham Public Schools elections (2016)
Three of the seven seats on the Durham Public Schools school board were up for general election on March 15, 2016. The race for the at-large seat saw two newcomers file for it: Frederick Ravin III and Steve Unruhe. Unruhe secured the at-large seat. District A incumbent Minnie Forte-Brown and newcomer candidate for District B Xavier Cason ran unopposed and won. Write-in votes were allowed.[2]
This marked the second consecutive unopposed election for Forte-Brown. The number of candidates for the Durham school board elections had varied over the last four election cycles. From 2010 to 2016, the district saw five unopposed races and four races with two candidates each; the other five races held during this period saw three or more candidates.
Results
| Durham Public Schools, District B General Election, 4-year term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Xavier Cason (unopposed) |
97.48% | 30,598 |
| Write-in votes | 2.52% | 791 |
| Total Votes (100) | 31,389 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/05/2016 Official Primary Election Results - Onslow," accessed June 15, 2016 | ||
Funding
Cason reported a total of $2,239.58 in contributions and $1,448.48 in expenses to the Durham County Board of Elections, leaving his campaign with $791.10 on hand as of March 22, 2016.[3]
School board candidates in North Carolina are required to file campaign finance reports to their county's board of elections unless the candidate:
(1) Does not receive more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) in contributions, and
(2) Does not receive more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) in loans, and
(3) Does not spend more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).[4]
The first quarter campaign finance deadline was on February 29, 2016.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Xavier Cason completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cason's responses.
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- I am running to bring steady, disciplined governance to Durham Public Schools at a time when stability and public trust matter more than ever. I believe the Board’s role is to set clear priorities, provide strong fiscal oversight, and hold the superintendent accountable for results. My experience as a former Board member and my work since then have strengthened my commitment to transparency, thoughtful decision-making, and follow-through so families, staff, and taxpayers can rely on the system.
- I bring experience at every level of public education—from teaching in Durham classrooms, to serving on the Board of Education, to working in nonprofit and civic leadership alongside schools and families. That full arc gives me a practical understanding of how Board decisions are implemented and experienced on the ground. I am committed to aligning policy with practice so investments in staffing, safety, and academic support translate into real improvements for students.
- Strong student outcomes are built through collaboration—between educators, families, community partners, and local government. I support public schools that are safe, well-resourced, and responsive to the needs of students, while advocating for fair state funding and responsible local stewardship. My campaign is focused on improving academic achievement, supporting educators, and ensuring students graduate prepared for college, careers, or service.
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2020
Xavier Cason did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 3, 2026
- ↑ Durham County, North Carolina, "Candidate filing," accessed January 20, 2016
- ↑ Durham County Board of Elections, "Disclosure Report Cover," accessed March 22, 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
