Board of Education At Large in Queen Anne's County At-Large, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Shelly Frank — Board of Education At Large in Queen Anne's County At-Large, Maryland

  Shelly Frank, a resident of Stevensville, Maryland, is currently seeking local public office. She is an active candidate running for the Board of Education in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Frank is competing in the Queen Anne's County At-Large district contest during the 2026 election cycle. She officially filed her candidacy with the Maryland State Board of Elections on February 24, 2026. She is running as a Non-Partisan candidate. Her campaign efforts are formally supported by her registered committee, "Frank, Shelly People for". Frank aims to represent all residents of Queen Anne's County on the local public school board.

• Linda Kohler — Board of Education At Large in Queen Anne's County At-Large, Maryland

  Linda Kohler is a non-partisan candidate running for the At-Large seat on the Queen Anne's County Board of Education in Maryland. A dedicated community leader, Kohler brings extensive experience in organizational leadership. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Chesapeake Charities, where she oversees numerous philanthropic initiatives and charitable funds. Additionally, Kohler has demonstrated her commitment to fiscal responsibility by serving as an appointed member of the Queen Anne's County Spending Affordability Committee, where she advises on local budgetary procedures and financial policies.

• John C. Lasken — Board of Education At Large in Queen Anne's County At-Large, Maryland

  John C. Lasken is a non-partisan candidate running for the Board of Education At Large in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. A resident of Centreville, Lasken brings both military and corporate leadership experience to his campaign. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he minored in mathematics, and subsequently served as an officer in the United States Navy. Following his military service, Lasken transitioned to the private sector, enjoying a long professional career with Lockheed Martin. No stranger to educational governance, he also served as a board member for the Mount Laurel Township School District in New Jersey prior to seeking local office in Maryland.

• Mark Wade, Jr. — Board of Education At Large in Queen Anne's County At-Large, Maryland

  Mark Wade, Jr. is a non-partisan candidate running for the Queen Anne's County Board of Education At Large in Maryland. Residing in Centreville, Maryland, Wade officially filed his candidacy for the 2026 primary election. His campaign is organized under the committee "Mark Wade for BOE at Large." While detailed public information regarding his professional background and specific campaign platform is limited, Wade is actively participating in the local educational governance race. He seeks to serve the residents of Queen Anne's County by contributing to the administration and oversight of the county's public school system through an at-large position on the board.