Amy Dunning

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Amy Dunning


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary - Federal, Statewide, State, Judicial, School Board


Race

New Hanover County Schools Board of Education, At-Large Seats (vote for four)


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, Bachelors in Elementary Education, 2005-2009

Elon University, Burlington, Masters in Education, 2010-2012

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, Ph.D. in Educational Studies, 2014-2020

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Life Church, Member, 2025-2025

New Hanover County Republican Party, Member, 2025-2025

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Contributor, 2014-2024

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Contributor, 2014-2025

Illinois Council for Teacher of Mathematics, Contributor, 2021-2024

North Carolina Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Contributor, 2014-2019

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

New Hanover County Board of Education

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Disclosure Report - Organizational (12/10/2025 - 12/20/2025) from New Hanover County

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OTHER INFORMATION

PORT CITY DAILY: Primary Election: 2026: NHCS Board of Education candidate questionnaires (02/15/2026): Amy Dunning

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STAR NEWS ONLINE: Meet the candidates: New Hanover Board of Education Republican primary (02/04/2026)

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WHQR: Primary 2026: New Hanover County Board of Education primary candidate Amy Dunning (01/30/2026)

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WECT: Candidate Q & A: Primary Election for New Hanover County Board of Education (01/30/2026)

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THE WILMINGTON STANDARD: Episode 3: Conversation with Dr. Amy Dunning - Candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education (01/07/2026)

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QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I believe that life begins at conception, when God creates a new person and imparts a soul. Because of this conviction, I am committed to protecting human life at every stage, recognizing the sacredness and dignity of each person created by God.

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

I believe schools should provide compassionate support for students facing a crisis or unwanted pregnancy, helping them continue their education while protecting their dignity. I would ensure these students have access to counseling, resources, and flexible accommodations, all in a safe, nonjudgmental environment that affirms the value of both the student and their child.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

With regard to public schools, what does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

I believe separation of church and state means the government should not establish an official religion or force religious practice, not that faith must be excluded from public life. Individuals should be free to express their beliefs openly, and communities should be able to reflect shared moral values, so long as the government does not compel participation or endorsement. Protecting religious freedom—not silencing it—is the purpose of this principle.


ECONOMY

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I believe our public schools should be responsibly and adequately funded with a clear focus on student learning and classroom instruction. I support local control of education dollars so decisions are made by those closest to our students. Taxpayer funds should be used transparently and efficiently, prioritizing high-quality instruction and core academics while holding the system accountable to ensure every dollar truly benefits students.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Agree

I believe broad student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts debt onto taxpayers who did not take on those loans or worked hard to repay them. I also believe higher education institutions share responsibility for rising tuition and costs, and blanket forgiveness fails to hold them accountable. Instead, we should focus on affordability, transparency, and cost control so students are not pushed into unsustainable debt in the first place.


IMMIGRATION

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enhances the safety and security of communities by identifying and detaining illegal aliens.

Agree


EDUCATION

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

Consequences for bad behavior create a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.

Strongly Agree

Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, American History/Art/Music, Civics, Information Technology, Physical Fitness, Personal Finances, Vocational Learning, Foreign Language

Public schools should prioritize academic achievement and building character necessary to preserve American traditions and self-government.

Strongly Agree

School choice creates competition, and that competition will push public schools to improve their educational systems.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2014 General Election 2016 General Election 2018 General Election 2020 General Election 2022 General Election

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative


VALUES

Biological males should be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and hold a biblical worldview.

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

I support the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that people should be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Mental health conditions such as anorexia and gender dysphoria need to be treated, not affirmed.

Strongly Agree

School library books that have literary value, as determined by experts, should be exempt from obscenity laws.

Strongly Disagree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

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