Jamar Day
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Baltimore City, At Large
Background
- Occupation
- Former teacher; State of Maryland employee
- Lives in
- Baltimore City
- Campaign website
- jamarday.com
A former Baltimore City Public Schools dean of students and teacher, he is a special assistant at the Maryland Department of General Services after serving as a special assistant to Gov. Wes Moore.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes scrutiny of high-level administrative salaries
ReportWho is running for Baltimore City Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I would scrutinize high-level administrative salaries and redundant or outdated programs and positions that no longer serve students directly.”
Education
Supports a moratorium on all city school closures
ReportWho is running for Baltimore City Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“Within my first 100 days, I would push for a moratorium on all school closures until the Board can demonstrate a clear, community-informed plan”
Supports target of under 35% chronic absenteeism
ReportWho is running for Baltimore City Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I would advocate for a target of reducing chronic absenteeism to below 35%”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports prioritizing full school rebuilds over piecemeal repairs
ReportWho is running for Baltimore City Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I would prioritize full rebuilds.”
Government & transparency
Supports more elected seats on the city school board
ReportWho is running for Baltimore City Board of Education in the 2026 election?Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I support expanding the number of elected school board commissioners in Baltimore City.”
All sources (4)
- 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: Baltimore City (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Baltimore City Board of Education: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner voter guide · thebanner.com
- Who is running for Baltimore City Board of Education in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
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