Forsyth School Board Candidate Withdraws, Endorses Opponents

Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, October 8, 2026 — Mike Klinetobe, a candidate for the Forsyth school board, has officially withdrawn from his campaign. In a public announcement, Klinetobe stated his decision to step down from the race and subsequently endorse his opponents.

The specific reasons for Klinetobe’s withdrawal were not detailed in the announcement. Information regarding the exact date of this announcement or the timeline of his campaign’s conclusion was also not immediately available.

Klinetobe’s decision means his name will not appear on the ballot for the upcoming election, and he has publicly declared his support for the remaining candidates in the school board race. The identities of the opponents he is endorsing were not specified in the provided information.

The withdrawal and endorsement are notable developments in the ongoing Forsyth school board election. Typically, such actions can influence voter perceptions and potentially realign campaign strategies among the remaining candidates. Further details regarding Klinetobe’s future involvement in local politics or any specific platforms he championed during his campaign were not disclosed.

As the election cycle progresses, voters in Forsyth will now consider the remaining candidates. The impact of Klinetobe’s endorsement on the final election outcome remains to be seen. More information about the specific opponents endorsed and the rationale behind this strategic shift is anticipated as the election approaches.

Story summarized from the original created by Lisa O’Donnell Staff Reporter on journalnow.com, see more information here.

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