In the District 1 race for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board, a longtime incumbent and four challengers seek to represent the north suburbs.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board's District 2 race pits the incumbent vice chair against two challengers.

In the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District 3 race, two first-time candidates seek the school board seat now held by Ruby Jones.

Two candidates who ran for the CMS District 4 school board seat five years ago face off again, with a political newcomer joining them.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board District 5 race features a former board member and a retired educator, with no incumbent running.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board's District 6 races features an incumbent who agrees with two challengers that the current board has failed to lead.

To help voters make informed choices, WFAE asked candidates for the Gaston County Schools Board a series of questions. Here are their replies.

To help voters make informed choices, WFAE asked candidates for the Union County Public Schools Board a series of questions. Here are their replies.

To help voters make informed choices, WFAE asked candidates for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board a series of questions. Here are their replies.

To help voters make informed choices, WFAE asked candidates for the Cabarrus County Schools Board a series of questions. Here are their replies.