Mark E. Covington
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Howard County
Background
Documented positions
Education
Supports public reporting of student discipline outcomes
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Board of Education At-LargeCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The Board should require public reporting on discipline outcomes.”
Opposes funding Blueprint mandates by cutting current programs
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Board of Education At-LargeCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Blueprint requirements-including universal Pre-K-must be added to existing budgets, not funded by cutting current programs.”
Supports redistricting only for clear educational or operational needs
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Board of Education At-LargeCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Redistricting should only occur for clear educational or operational needs—and always with data, transparency and genuine community engagement.”
Supports educators leading library and classroom materials selection
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Board of Education At-LargeCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Educators and media specialists-trained in child development and curriculum-should lead materials selection.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports need-based school maintenance decisions
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Board of Education At-LargeCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Howard County’s facility assessments should guide decisions based on need, not politics.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark E. Covington on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
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: Howard County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Howard County Board of Education At-Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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