Your Gaston County ballot

Office	Candidates
Gaston County Board of Commissioners Dallas Township	Cathy Cloninger (R) vs. Matt Buchanan (D)
Gaston County Board of Commissioners Gastonia Township	Jessica Maria Moreno (D) vs. Tom Keigher (R)
Gaston County Board of Education at-Large	Brenda Eskridge (D) Brenda Eskridge (Democratic Party) is running for election for an at-large seat of the Gaston County Schools school board in North Carolina. Brenda Eskridge (D) and Dot Cherry (R) are running in the general election for Gaston County Schools, At-large on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am Dr. Brenda Eskridge, a healthcare executive, community leader, and mother of three.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “My priorities are improving academic achievement, closing achievement gaps, strengthening early literacy and math support, and preparing graduates for college, careers, entrepreneurship, or military service.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “I am passionate about public education, healthcare access, and policies that improve opportunities and outcomes for children and families.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Dot Cherry (R)
Gaston County Board of Education Dallas Township	Josh Crisp (R) vs. Debra Gunnings-Johnson (D)
Gaston County Board of Education Gastonia Township	Che'z (Shea) Adams (D) vs. Tim Taylor (R)
Gaston County Board of Education Riverbend Township	Barbara Walls (D) vs. A.M. Stephens III (R)
Gaston County Board of Education South Point Township	David Gain-Tang Chee (D) vs. Tod Kinlaw (R)
Gaston Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Vote for 2	Dan Brandon Colby Watts Bill Ward Bill Ward was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina . He served in the U.S. Army. Source: N.C. State Board of Elections, 2026 general election candidate list grouped by contest (all counties; report run Oct 13, 2026) N.C. State Board of Elections, 2026 general election candidate list grouped by contest (all counties; report run Oct 13, 2026)

Gaston County Board of Commissioners Riverbend Township: Chad Brown (R)
Gaston County Sheriff: Chad E. Hawkins (R)

N.C. Superior Court Judge District 38 Seat 1: David A. Phillips (R)
N.C. District Court Judge District 38 Seat 1: Cameron (Chip) Harrison (R)
N.C. District Court Judge District 38 Seat 2: William (Gus) Anthony (R)
District Attorney District 38: Travis Page (R)
Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court: Thomas Brown (R)

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