Board of Education in Board of Education District 6, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Tyra Janet Bennett — Board of Education in Board of Education District 6, Maryland

  Tyra Janet Bennett is a nonpartisan candidate running for the Prince George's County Board of Education, District 6, in the June 2026 primary election in Maryland. Previously, Bennett pursued an at-large Board of Education seat in St. Mary's County during the 2024 election cycle, initially launching a petition drive before transitioning to a write-in campaign. Emphasizing her experience as a volunteer teacher, Bennett has publicly highlighted priorities such as preserving environmental education resources like the Elms Environmental Center, evaluating classroom media for age appropriateness, and seamlessly integrating special needs children into general education classrooms.

• Ashley Kearney — Board of Education in Board of Education District 6, Maryland

  Ashley Kearney is a nonpartisan candidate running for the Prince George's County Board of Education, District 6, in Maryland. As a former Prince George's County Public Schools mathematics teacher with over a decade of classroom experience, Kearney advocates for elevating educator voices in local policy-making. She holds a master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins University and has also worked as a legislative aide in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her platform prioritizes pandemic recovery, reducing class sizes, improving school safety, and expanding special education programs to support all students.