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Board of Education Member · District 5 · 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 raceRon Purnell is a candidate seeking election to the Somerset County Board of Education representing District 5 in 2026. The race is a nonpartisan contest appearing on the June 23, 2026 primary ballot, with the top vote-getter advancing to the November 3, 2026 general election. He is running alongside Elizabeth K. Brock and Vanessa F. Jones for the District 5 seat.
According to a February 26, 2026 article from delmarvanow.com, Ron Purnell is listed among candidates who filed for various local offices in Somerset County. He appears on the filing list alongside other Board of Education Commissioner District 5 candidates including Elizabeth K. Brock and Vanessa F. Jones.
“Board of Education Commissioner District 5 ... Ron Purnell”
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