Lei Zhang

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Lei Zhang

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Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Ph.D

University of Texas, Arlington, 2000

Personal

Profession

Professor

Lei Zhang ran for election to the Forsyth County Soil and Water Conservation District in North Carolina. Zhang lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Zhang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lei Zhang earned a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Arlington in 2000. Zhang's career experience includes working as a professor.

Elections

2024

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

General election

General election for Forsyth County Soil and Water Conservation District

Edward Jones defeated Lei Zhang in the general election for Forsyth County Soil and Water Conservation District on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Edward Jones (Nonpartisan)	63.2	94,217
	Submit photo	Lei Zhang (Nonpartisan)	35.7	53,149
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	1,698

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 149,064
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lei Zhang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zhang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A college Professor and an environmental advocate.

I am currently serving as: 1) A board member of Forsyth county agriculture advisory board 2) A board member of Piedmont Regional Workforce Development Board 3) The secretary of National Association Academia of Science (NAAS) Was serving as: 1) A board member and treasurer of Yadkin riverkeeper Inc. 2) Aboard member of Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) 3) A committee member of Winston-Salem Sustainability Advisory Council Committee 4) President of North Carolina Academia of Science Also, was a visiting faculty member of The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Served as a principal investigator (PI) of 1) "TIPP" Phase I & II research grant – Four Universities Solar Consortium 2) Removing heavy metal ion components in underground water by using electrospun carbon nanofibers (ECNFs)

Developed and taught "Renewable Energy and Environment" course

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?

• Keep local soil and water clean
• Transparency
• Integrity

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Participation and Environmental Justice

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

A Book: "A Theory of Justice" by John Rawls

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

Serve as an informed and trustworthy extension of municipal communications.

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

Commitment to Integrity, Responsiveness, and Dedication to Public Service.

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

Representation and Ethical Governance

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency is super important. Public Right to Know; Preventing Corruption; Informed Public Participation.
Government accountability is also super important. Responsibility to all policies/regulations; Checks and Balances; Legal and Ethical Standards.

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