The latest news and updates from across the Triangle, in your inbox every morning. *|DATE: l, M. j, Y|* View This Email In Your Browser *|IF:MEM_STATUS=Active|*INDY Press Club: ACTIVE*|ELSEIF:MEM_STATUS=Lapsed|*INDY Press Club: LAPSED*|ELSE:|*Support INDY Journalism*|END:IF|* In Today’s Edition How the Durham DA Race is Shaping Up Photo Exhibit Looks at the World of Teen Boys Op-Ed: […]
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Who Will Be Wake’s Next DA?
The latest news and updates from across the Triangle, in your inbox every morning. *|DATE: l, M. j, Y|* View This Email In Your Browser *|IF:MEM_STATUS=Active|*INDY Press Club: ACTIVE*|ELSEIF:MEM_STATUS=Lapsed|*INDY Press Club: LAPSED*|ELSE:|*Support INDY Journalism*|END:IF|* In Today’s Edition Who Will Be Wake’s Next District Attorney? Day Shelter Pilot Program Coming to Durham Tres Chicas Singer Passes […]
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Primary Candidate Questionnaires
The latest news and updates from across the Triangle, in your inbox every morning. *|DATE: l, M. j, Y|* View This Email In Your Browser *|IF:MEM_STATUS=Active|*INDY Press Club: ACTIVE*|ELSEIF:MEM_STATUS=Lapsed|*INDY Press Club: LAPSED*|ELSE:|*Support INDY Journalism*|END:IF|* In Today’s Edition Candidate Questionnaires for the 2026 Primary Talking to Durham School Board Candidates Triangle Restaurants Hit by Winter Weather […]
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Durham County Clerk of Superior Court: Aminah Thompson
Name: Aminah Thompson Age: 44 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: Thompson4Justice.com Occupation and employer: Clerk of Superior Court, Durham County, State of NC 1. What in your record as a public official or other experience demonstrates your ability to be an effective clerk? This might include career or community service; be specific about its relevance […]
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Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 3: Lauren Sartain
Name: Lauren Sartain Age: 44 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.sartainforschools.com Occupation and employer: Professor of Education Policy at UNC Chapel Hill 1. What is your past or current involvement with Durham Public Schools? What makes you qualified for this job? My personal experiences with DPS and professional qualifications give me a unique perspective that […]
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Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 1: Davit Melikian
Name: Davit Melikian Age: 40 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.davitfordurham.com Occupation and employer: Independent Home Builder 1. What is your past or current involvement with Durham Public Schools? What makes you qualified for this job? I am a product of Durham Public Schools and the son of educators, so public education has shaped both […]
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Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 1: Dilcy Burton
Name: Dilcy Burton Age: 52 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.dilcy4durham.com Occupation and employer: North Carolina Department of Justice 1. What is your past or current involvement with Durham Public Schools? What makes you qualified for this job? I am a graduate of DPS, a parent of DPS graduates, past Vice President of the Parent […]
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Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 1: Natalie Bent Kitaif
Name: Natalie Bent Kitaif Age: 37 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://www.nbk4dps.com/ Occupation and employer: Consultant, Redstart Takeaway 1. What is your past or current involvement with Durham Public Schools? What makes you qualified for this job? I have been involved with DPS most of my life – first as a student, then as an […]
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Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 2: Bettina Umstead
Name: Bettina Umstead Age: 37 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://bettinaumstead.com/ Occupation and employer: Self-Employed 1. What is your past or current involvement with Durham Public Schools? What makes you qualified for this job? If re-elected, I will be the senior-most member of the Board of Education by six years, bringing necessary institutional knowledge while […]
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Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 2: Nadeen Bir
Name: Nadeen Bir Age: 45 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://nadeen4durham.com/ Occupation and employer: Co-Executive Director Press On South 1. What is your past or current involvement with Durham Public Schools? What makes you qualified for this job? I’m a super engaged parent of two kids in DPS. I’ve been in the PTA for three […]
