Democrats Win New Hanover Board

Four Democratic candidates won seats on the New Hanover County Board of Education, creating a new Democratic majority. The unofficial results shift the balance of power following the recent election.

One candidate has requested a recount after results were certified for the New Hanover County Board of Education race.

Four Democratic candidates secured the most votes in the race for the New Hanover County Board of Education, flipping the local governing body to a Democratic majority. The sweep alters the political balance in the United States school district following an election that drew eight total candidates.