REPUBLICAN PRIMARY JUNE 9TH 2026 PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE

Portrait of Keith VanWinkle, candidate for Horry County School Board Chairman

CHAIR CANDIDATE

SERVE. LEAD. INSPIRE.

Keith VanWinkle for Horry County School Board Chairman

Better Schools for a Better Tomorrow

Keith VanWinkle is running to strengthen academics, defend parental rights, support teachers, keep education local, and protect taxpayers through responsible leadership and accountability.

Better Schools for a Better Tomorrow

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About Keith VanWinkle

Faith. Family. Service. Leadership for Horry County.

Keith VanWinkle is a dedicated leader with a lifelong commitment to service, family, and community. With strong roots in Horry County, Keith has built his career around supporting students, empowering families, and fostering academic excellence. From his volunteer work to his role as a parent and advocate, Keith’s experience reflects both practical knowledge and heartfelt dedication to progress in our schools. His vision centers on collaboration, transparency, and a steadfast belief in the power of education for every child.

Keith’s life is grounded in strong family values and faith. He believes true leadership is rooted in service to others, and he works every day to uplift our schools while honoring the close-knit fabric of Horry County.

Faith & Family Values

Guided by deep faith, strong family, and respect for local traditions.

Integrity & Accountability

Committed to honest leadership and transparent decision-making.

Service to Community

Dedicated to serving and supporting students, families, and educators.

Academic Excellence

Striving for high achievement and opportunity for every student.

Responsible Stewardship

Managing resources wisely to protect taxpayers and build a stronger future.

Why I’m Running

Better Schools for a Better Tomorrow

I will advocate for an education system that emphasizes parental rights, concentrates on traditional academic disciplines, and excludes content deemed objectionable or ideological from school curricula. This approach is advantageous because it upholds parental rights, a fundamental, inherent right to guide their children's upbringing and education. Greater parental involvement yields improved student behavior, elevated academic performance, and refined social skills. Prioritizing core academics entails refocusing on foundational subjects like reading and mathematics, rather than diverting attention to social-emotional learning or complex social issues. Ensuring curriculum transparency and content oversight involves removing certain materials, such as sexually explicit or ideologically driven content, from school libraries, thereby protecting children and aligning the curriculum with community values. Shielding children from specific ideologies, like critical race theory and certain LGBTQ+ topics in K-12, is essential because these constitute indoctrination and are unsuitable for school settings. Ultimately, our primary objective should be providing a world-class education that prepares children for an increasingly competitive and dynamic workforce while ensuring that our teachers have all the tools, they need to be the best teacher, they can be and to make sure that the taxpayers' dollars are protected!

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“World-class academics. Parental transparency. Responsible leadership.”

  • Defend parental rights and transparency
  • Refocus on traditional academics
  • Ensure age-appropriate materials and oversight
  • Support teachers with tools and resources
  • Protect taxpayers with accountable leadership

Priorities

A clear plan for growth, partnership, local control, and taxpayer protection.

School Growth Planning

Plan for responsible facility growth and resources so every school can meet enrollment demands while maintaining high-quality instruction.

Parent-Teacher-Student Partnership

Strengthen collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to improve transparency, communication, and student outcomes.

Keeping Education Local

Support local decision-making that reflects community values and ensures schools are accountable to the families they serve.

Protecting the Taxpayer

Commit to prudent budgeting and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars while maintaining strong academic programs.

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