Four Republicans lead voting for open seats on New Hanover County Board of Education

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Four Republicans led the way in voting for the four open seats on the New Hanover County Board of Education.

With all 43 precincts reporting, Pat Bradford (44,916), Peter Wildeboer (44,675), Josie Barnhart (44,240) and Melissa Mason (44,214) were top vote-getters. They were followed by Democrats Veronica McLaurin-Brown (42,334), Dorian Cromartie (41,439), Judy Justice (41,192) and Nelson Beaulieu (39,385). The vote totals are unofficial until they are canvassed by county elections officials.

Justice and Beaulieu were both incumbents.

Wildeboer was victorious in his re-election attempt.

Josie Barnhart talks to WECT following her win in the election

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