Ron Purnell

Ron Purnell is a candidate for Board of Education Primary Election in 2026 in Somerset County District 5, Maryland. Running as Non-Partisan.

Board of Education in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

Also running: Elizabeth K. Brock, Vanessa F. Jones.

Ron Purnell is a Non-Partisan candidate seeking election to the Board of Education in Maryland, running for the Commissioner District 5 seat. Based in the city of Crisfield in Somerset County, Purnell is participating in the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election to represent his local community. Purnell has a documented background in the local public school system, having previously served as a teacher and as the head soccer coach at Crisfield High School, where he notably led the team to a regional championship. Public records confirm his ongoing commitment to local education as he campaigns to bring his district experience to the school board.