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Board of Education Member · District 3 · Somerset County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceJames White, Jr. is a candidate for Somerset County Board of Education Commissioner in District 3 for the 2026 Maryland Primary Election. He presents himself as a leader focused on students and community engagement through his social media platforms. His campaign emphasizes putting students first and strengthening the future of education within the county. He has clarified past statements regarding legal actions involving the ACLU, asserting that such lawsuits have merit and must move forward while calling for accountability from the Board. While filing deadlines have passed as reported by local news outlets, he remains active in soliciting votes through Facebook and Instagram.
"Putting students first, listening to the community, and strengthening the future of education in Somerset County"
"I want to clarify my reference to 'frivolous lawsuits' in my Week 4 discussion question post. By no means did I mean to imply that the ACLU's lawsuit against the Somerset County Board of Education is 'frivolous.' On the contrary, that lawsuit has merit and 'MUST MOVE FORWARD,' and the Board must be held accountable for its actions and inaction."
"I am James White Jr., and a humble ask for your support and your vote. Elect me to the Somerset County Board of Education, District 3."
"Students First: Leadership that Listens. Let's put a STOP to these frivolous lawsuits!"
Education
Strengthening future of education in county with focus on students first
“"Putting students first, listening to the community, and strengthening the future of education in Somerset County"”
Accountability
Supporting ACLU lawsuit against Board and calling for accountability from Board actions
“"that lawsuit has merit and 'MUST MOVE FORWARD,' and the Board must be held accountable for its actions and inaction."”
Local news coverage from February 2026 identifies James White, Jr. as a candidate who filed to run for Somerset County Board of Education Commissioner in District 3. He is listed alongside fellow candidates Lil Joe Hylton and Samantha D. Windsor on the slate of nominees for the 2026 Maryland Primary Election. The report confirms his candidacy across Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties during this election cycle.