Caren Phillips Kurtz

Board of Education in Allegany, Maryland

Caren Phillips Kurtz is a candidate for Board of Education in Allegany, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Non-Partisan.

Also running: Linda Alderman Widmyer, David A. Bohn, Lori D. Lepley, Steven Jay Moon, Gary Taylor.

Caren Phillips Kurtz is a candidate running for a seat on the Allegany County Board of Education in Maryland. She is running as a non-partisan candidate in the upcoming 2026 local elections. Kurtz has a background in education and public service within her local community. She previously worked as a school administrator for Allegany County Public Schools. Additionally, in December 2022, the Board of County Commissioners appointed her to the Allegany County Department of Social Services Board to fill a vacant position, serving a term set to expire in June 2025. Kurtz currently resides in LaVale, Maryland, and brings her experience to the campaign.