Six candidates are running for a spot on the New Hanover County Board of Education this year.
The candidates include three Republicans and three Democrats. They are running for three seats currently held by Stephanie Kraybill, Hugh McManus and Stephanie Walker.
One candidate previously held a position on the school board and the rest are newcomers.
The general election is scheduled for Nov. 5, but early voting begins on Oct. 17.
Nikki Bascome
Age: 51
Occupation: Substitute teacher for New Hanover County Schools
Family: Married, four children, one son-in-law, and a Belgian Malinois
Education: Early Childhood Education Degree
Political affiliation: Republican
Jerry Jones Jr.
Age: 48
Occupation: Environmental Chemist and Bookstore Owner
Family: Married to Erin for 24 years, father of an 18- and 16-year-old
Education: MBA from UNCW, BS in Physics, minor in Mathematics from UNCW, BA History/Political Science, minor in Economics from Warren Wilson College
Political affiliation: Democrat