Elma-Lorraine Diggs
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Montgomery County, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Global health and policy professional; PTA president
- Campaign website
- eld4boe.com
A District 5 MCPS graduate and parent of two MCPS students, she is a school PTA president with nearly 15 years of experience in global health and policy.
Documented positions
Education
Supports digital literacy instruction starting in elementary school
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education District 5 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Digital literacy must start in elementary school so students learn to verify sources, recognize bias, and identify misinformation.”
Supports acting on the MCPS anti-racist audit findings
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education District 5 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“MCPS must also act on the findings of the anti-racist audit with real accountability and measurable progress”
All sources (3)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education District 5 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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