School Board Candidate: Chandel Thorpe

As part of MSJ-Sparta’s 2026 Election Coverage, our Meet Your Candidates series gives voters a quick, clear look at who’s on the ballot and where they stand so you can head to the polls informed and confident.

Main Street Media

Mar 07, 2026 - 1 min read

Chandel Thorpe moved to White County at age 10 and proudly grew up in the Central View community. She brings 19 years of experience in community banking, working closely with local families. Her career has reinforced the importance of accountability, strong schools, and investing in our community.

Chandel and her family are proud to call White County home. Guided by her faith and commitment to serving others, she believes in giving back to the community that helped shape her.

She is running for White County School Board – District 6 because she cares deeply about local students, supporting teachers, and ensuring a strong future for White County. If elected, she promises to listen, be approachable, make transparent decisions, and always put students first.

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