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Board of Education Member, Prince George's County

District 9

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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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Education

  • Erica K. BennettNo party listed

    • Supports competitive pay to attract and retain teachers.
    • Supports data-driven decisions measured by student achievement.
    • Supports reasonable limits on student cellphones during school.
    • Proposes math instruction focused on reasoning, with teacher training.
    • Supports professional review of library books with more transparency.

  • Chandrai CJ Jackson-SaundersNo party listed

    • Pledges faithful implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
    • Opposes furloughs as a school budget solution.
    • Proposes quarterly public reporting on student outcomes by school.
    • Supports reasonable restrictions on student cellphone use.
    • Supports professional standards governing library book selection.

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