Robert Queen seeks to halt 'character attacks,' urges people to vote in primary

Staff Reports | Press Release by Robert Queen

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As early voting begins Thursday, February 12, voters in Cleveland County have a clear choice: continue moving our schools forward with steady, proven leadership— or allow distraction, misinformation, and personal attacks to drown out conservative momentum.

Robert Queen has served our community with integrity, common sense, and a tireless commitment to students, parents, and educators. During his time on the school board, Robert focused on what actually matters—strong academics, fiscal responsibility, respect for teachers, safe schools, and decisions rooted in facts rather than politics or personal agendas.

Unfortunately, for years, a fringe blogger has attempted to undermine good

people throughout this community through false statements, reckless

accusations, and character attacks—without accountability. That pattern is

coming to an end.

Robert Queen’s attorneys have already taken action, and those who seek to divide and tear down will get theirs in the end — but, our hope is that voters are sick of the divisiveness and are ready to reinstate a backbone conservative to help our young people and those who help them learn. The truth will speak for itself.

But this election is about more than lawsuits or online noise. It’s about showing up.

It’s about voters making clear that Cleveland County values leadership over loudness, service over slander, and results over rumors.

Robert Queen isn’t running to tear anyone down. He’s running to build on the conservative momentum already made—to strengthen our schools through practical, conservative leadership that puts students first and respects taxpayers. As early voting begins, we encourage every voter who believes in honesty, accountability, and common-sense education policy to head to the polls and make their voice heard.

A strong turnout sends a message no lie-riddled blog post ever could. Vote early. Vote informed. Vote for Robert Queen.

Early Voting Begins: Thursday, February 12.

Race: Cleveland County Board of Education

Voting Locations:

Cleveland County Board of Elections

827 W. Marion St.

Shelby, NC 28150

H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center

909 E. King St.

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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