Board of Education in Montgomery County School District District 3, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Brett DiResta — Board of Education in Board of Education District 3, Maryland

  Brett DiResta is a nonpartisan candidate running for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland. A longtime community member, DiResta is the founder of The Maccabee Group, a political consulting firm that has advised campaigns across the country. He previously worked as a congressional staffer. DiResta brings extensive educational experience as a college professor who has taught at George Washington University and other institutions for fifteen years. As a father of three Montgomery County Public Schools students and a youth baseball coach, his campaign focuses on lowering class sizes, ensuring school safety, and implementing a responsible AI policy.

• Sharon Creed — Republican Central Committee in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Sharon Creed is running for election to the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland, seeking to represent District 3. She is competing in the nonpartisan primary election scheduled for June 23, 2026. The District 3 seat is an open race with no incumbent, as the previous representative chose to run for the county council. Creed is part of a field of five candidates vying for this position to help oversee Montgomery County Public Schools. While specific details about her professional background and campaign platform remain sparse in public records, her official candidacy marks her active engagement in Maryland's local elections.

• Andrew Frykman — Board of Education in Board of Education District 3, Maryland

  Andrew Frykman is a Non-Partisan candidate running for the Montgomery County Board of Education, District 3, in Maryland. A lifelong resident of Montgomery County and a proud product of its public schools, he attended Wood Acres Elementary and Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, then graduated early from Walt Whitman High School. His campaign is focused on strong academic excellence, safe classrooms, and real accountability for student success. Frykman advocates for responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, measurable achievement, and instruction that rewards mastery to ensure the county provides the best possible education for families.

• Sally A. McCarthy — Board of Education in Board of Education District 3, Maryland

  Sally A. McCarthy is a non-partisan candidate running for the Montgomery County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Maryland. As the mother of two Montgomery County Public Schools graduates, she has a personal connection to the local school system. Her professional background includes co-founding a nonprofit, serving as a policy and planning researcher for the Association of Land-Grant Universities, and working as a legislative manager for a state government relations firm. She has earned the endorsement of the Montgomery County Education Association, appearing on the teachers union's Apple Ballot for the primary election on June 23, 2026.

• Cassandra "Cassi" Sung — Board of Education in Board of Education District 3, Maryland

  Cassandra "Cassi" Sung is a non-partisan candidate running for the Montgomery County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Maryland. As a mother of two and an active community leader living in Potomac, she is committed to advocating for safety, inclusion, and data-driven solutions in public schools. Sung serves as a Co-Facilitator for the Chamber of Mothers, where she supports families and champions legislative changes regarding maternal health, paid family leave, and affordable childcare. In addition, she contributes to her community as an Election Judge and a local Buy Nothing administrator, bringing a fresh perspective.