Chris Blanton

Chris Blanton 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: Shannon Long Bent.

Chris Blanton is a non-partisan political candidate in Maryland, recognized for his campaign to serve on the Board of Education for Queen Anne's County Public Schools, representing District 1. Blanton actively participated in the 2022 election cycle. He successfully advanced past the non-partisan primary election held in July 2022 to compete for the District 1 seat. Ultimately, he was defeated by Shannon Long Bent in the general election on November 8, 2022. Blanton maintains a campaign committee based out of Church Hill, Maryland, continuing his engagement with local public education and school board representation in Queen Anne's County.