School board

Board of Education Member, Harford County

District F

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A board of education member helps set policy, approve the budget and hire the superintendent of the county's public schools.

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Joseph L. Alton, Jr.

No party listed

Police officer · Havre de Grace

The gist

Pledges nonpartisan advocacy for all students
Supports equal across-the-board cuts if funding falls short

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Pledges nonpartisan advocacy for all students
Who is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“I plan to use my position to advocate for all students regardless of politically based opinions.”
Supports equal across-the-board cuts if funding falls short
Who is running for Harford County 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 complete review of all departments and look for an equitable reduction across the board.”

Kawaniee Flowe

No party listed

Nurse consultant · Aberdeen/Belcamp

The gist

Opposes further cuts to the school budget
Supports adding school counselors in District F schools
Pledges to connect food-insecure families with community resources

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Opposes further cuts to the school budget
Who is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“Within the school board, there is no room for further cuts.”
Supports adding school counselors in District F schools
Who is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“The district that I am running to serve needs school counselors and community engagement”
Pledges to connect food-insecure families with community resources
Who is running for Harford County Board of Education in the 2026 election?
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Sun / Capital Gazette voter guide · May 20, 2026 · baltimoresun.com
“Food insecurity for families with school-age children (pre-K through grade 12) by connecting them with community organizations that offer resources.”

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