Bernadette Smith

Bernadette Smith is a candidate for Board of Education Primary Election in 2026 in Commissioner District 1, Maryland. Running as Non-Partisan.

Board of Education in Commissioner District 1, Maryland

Also running: Shawna Marks, Samichie K. Thomas, Henry Thompson.

Bernadette Smith is an active non-partisan candidate running for a seat on the Board of Education in Maryland, specifically seeking to represent Commissioner District 1 in Charles County. Based in La Plata, Maryland, Smith filed her candidacy for the upcoming 2026 election cycle in February 2026 and organized her campaign under the committee name "Bernadette Smith For School Board". She is officially listed on the Maryland State Board of Elections roster. Previously, Smith appeared on the ballot for the Charles County Board of Education when she campaigned as a non-partisan candidate for an at-large seat during the primary election held on July 19, 2022.