Pieter Bickford
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Washington County
Background
Former two-term member of the Washington County Board of Education.
Documented positions
Education
Supports competitive pay to retain teachers.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Board of EducationCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will continue advocating for funding that keeps compensation competitive so we can retain the talented educators our students deserve.”
Supports expanding apprenticeships and college courses in high school.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Board of EducationCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“more chances to take college-level courses while still in high school, and expanded apprenticeships that connect students with real careers.”
Proposes challenging state discipline law interpretations.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Board of EducationCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“challenging state overinterpretation of discipline laws that prevent teachers from maintaining basic order in their classrooms.”
Supports expanding student mental health services.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Board of EducationCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“keeping salaries competitive, expanding mental health supports”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Pieter Bickford on them.
- Government & transparencyNo 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: Washington County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Board of Education
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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