Omar Lazo
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Montgomery County, At Large
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner; Montgomery College trustee
- Campaign website
- omarlazo4boe.com
A small business owner, member of the Montgomery College Board of Trustees and chair of the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board, and a parent of three MCPS students.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges a balanced, sustainable MCPS budget
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education At Large (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will work to balance the budget and create a stable, sustainable financial plan that protects school facilities and infrastructure.”
Education
Supports expanding media literacy instruction
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education At Large (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support expanding media literacy so students can identify credible sources, recognize bias, and avoid misinformation.”
Supports early reading and math help
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education At Large (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support expanding early learning and strengthening reading and math in the early grades so students get help quickly when needed.”
Supports career programs and dual enrollment with Montgomery College
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education At Large (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“rigorous courses, career and technical programs, and dual-enrollment opportunities with Montgomery College”
Supports restorative practices and mental health resources in schools
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education At Large (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support clear behavioral expectations, strong mental health resources, and restorative practices when appropriate.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Omar Lazo on them.
- Public safetyNo 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: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Board of Education At Large (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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