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Board of Education Member, Talbot County

District 4

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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.

Public safety

  • Mike ButlerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Emily L. JacksonNo party listed

    • Supports a school resource officer in every school

Education

  • Mike ButlerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Emily L. JacksonNo party listed

    • Supports early reading support, tutoring and targeted intervention
    • Supports a grow-your-own teacher preparation program
    • Supports access to CTE programs and dual enrollment

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