Cheryl Littlejohn
Littlejohn appears to be a former basketball player for the University of Tennessee and a restaurant owner. She lives in Gastonia and is a registered Republican though voted in Democratic primaries from 2008-22. (Age ~61)
Smith is a mother of twins who attend schools in Gaston County. She said she changed her children’s school when it did not “align with her beliefs.” She lives in Gastonia and is a registered Republican. (Age ~40)
Tim Taylor
We were unable to find information about Taylor. He appears to live in Gastonia. He is a registered Republican. The contact email he provided to the Board of Elections bounced back. (Age ~49)
Adams is a substitute teacher in Gaston County and a Qualified Mental Health Professional specializing in children’s mental health. She is a mother and previously ran for the board during the pandemic. The issues she lists on her website are saving the arts, saving sports facilities, providing mental health services and encouraging parent involvement. She has a bachelor’s from Florida A&M. She lives in Gastonia and is a registered Democrat. (Age ~48)
Teresa A. Connor
We were able to find little information online about Connor. She appears to be a registered Republican. The contact email she provided to the Board of Elections bounced back. (Age ~60)
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