As of July 3, 2024, Andrew Latchford did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

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Andrew Latchford previously ran for the District 1 seat of the Alexander County School Board in 2022, but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Andrew Latchford did not have a website.

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Jesse is originally from Taylorsville, and now resides in Alexander County with his wife and two children. He is a Christian. He graduated from Alexander Central High School, then attended Gardner-Webb University.

Jesse has worked at Authentic Church since 2024. He previously worked at New River Church from 2001 to 2024.

Jesse Bowles' campaign for the Alexander County Board of Education is his first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Jesse Bowles did not have a website or any information online.

Jesse Bowles

Kevin resides in Alexander County with his wife and 4 children. He attends Authentic Church, where he works as an usher. He has been serving at the Wittenburg Volunteer Fire Department since 2009. 

Kevin has worked at Crossroads Grill for over 22 years. 

Kevin Weikle Jr. previously ran for the District 1 seat of the Alexander County School Board in 2022, but did not win. 

As of June 6, 2025, Kevin Weikle, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Kevin Weikle, Jr.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 