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Washington County · 2026 Primary · Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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.
See all Board of Education Member races statewideAlina Chester is running for the Washington County Board of Education because she wants to put students first and help strengthen local schools. Her public campaign messaging…
Darrell Evans is the current president of the Washington County Board of Education and a 2026 candidate for another term on the board. He was chosen by fellow board members in…
Ethan Loewen is a nonpartisan candidate for the Washington County Board of Education in Maryland’s June 23, 2026 gubernatorial primary election. The official Washington County…
Linda J. Murray is a current member of the Washington County Board of Education and is seeking re-election. A graduate of Washington County Public Schools and Hagerstown Community…
Mike Guessford is an incumbent member of the Washington County Board of Education seeking a fourth term in 2026. First elected in 2014 as an at-large member, he is a former…
Pieter Bickford is a Washington County native and candidate seeking election to the Washington County Board of Education in 2026, running for a non-consecutive third term. A…
Robin A. Merchant-Spickler is a candidate for the Washington County Board of Education, bringing 44 years of experience as a retired elementary teacher within the Washington County…
Dr. Aitza M. Haddad Núñez is a bilingual educator, attorney, and community leader with over 14 years of experience advancing educational equity and justice in Washington County.…