Howard County School Board Election

Howard County school board elections are legally nonpartisan with no party labels on ballots.

2024 Election Showed Party Divides

In November 2024, some Howard County school board candidates split along party lines with one being a former Republican state delegate and others receiving Democratic endorsements.

Next Election Candidates

Next month, Howard County voters will select two of three school board candidates for at-large positions.

Political Backing Split

All three candidates are registered Democrats but only two receive Democratic endorsements and financial backing.

Mark Covington's View

Covington, a lifelong educator, says politicians have too much sway in schools and focuses on teachers and students rather than culture wars.

“politicians and politics have too much sway in the schools”

Linda Frascarella's View

Frascarella says partisan politics did not play a role in this at-large election unlike 2024.

Lanlan Xu's View

Xu, a proud Democrat, says her work focuses on local issues like budget and staffing, not politics.

“not super politically charged”