Board of Education in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Jason Henry — Board of Education in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Jason Henry is a non-partisan candidate running for the Board of Education in Maryland's Commissioner District 2. A resident of Charles County, he has a strong history of civic engagement and previously sought an at-large seat on the Charles County Board of Education in both 2010 and 2014. During his 2014 campaign, he advanced past the primary but was defeated in the general election. Outside of politics, Henry has established a professional career working as a senior desktop engineer for the Inova Health System. Additionally, he has served his community as the communications chair for the Maryland State Conference NAACP and is a father of two.

• Eileen G. Parks — Board of Education in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Eileen G. Parks is a non-partisan candidate running for a seat on the Board of Education representing Commissioner District 2 in Charles County, Maryland. Parks officially filed her candidacy for the upcoming local elections on February 24, 2026. Her campaign efforts are formally organized and supported by the principal campaign committee "Friends of Eileen Parks," which is headquartered in the city of Waldorf, Maryland. As a candidate in a non-partisan contest, Parks seeks to serve the students, families, and residents of Charles County by contributing to the district's educational governance and policies through her role as a Board of Education representative.

• Joseph W. Sampson, Jr. — Board of Education in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Joseph W. Sampson, Jr. is a candidate running for the Board of Education in Maryland, representing Charles County's Commissioner District 2. Running as a Non-Partisan candidate, he officially filed for the 2026 primary election on February 20, 2026. His campaign is organized under the official committee "Friends of Joseph Sampson, Jr." and is based out of Waldorf, Maryland. Due to sparse public records beyond his formal candidacy filing, further specific details about his platform, educational background, or professional experience are currently unavailable. He is seeking to serve the local students and community on the Charles County school board.

• Jamila Smith — Board of Education in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Jamila Smith is a Non-Partisan candidate and current District 2 Member of the Board of Education in Maryland. With over fifteen years of education policy experience as a civil servant, she focuses on student success. Smith holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, a master's degree from The Catholic University of America, and is a doctoral candidate at American University. An active leader, she has served on the Charles County Early Childhood Advisory Council and the PTO. She lives in Waldorf with her husband and three children, bringing a parent's perspective to her Commissioner District 2 role.

• Donta Varney — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Donta Varney is a Non-Partisan candidate running for the Board of Education in Commissioner District 2, Maryland. A Charles County resident, Varney overcame a period of homelessness with the assistance of LifeStyles of Maryland. After finding steady employment and securing his own apartment, he pursued a master’s degree. Dedicated to giving back to the community, Varney actively advocates for homeless individuals and raises funds for local support programs. In 2025, he was officially appointed to the Charles County Area Council on Aging. He previously sought election to the Orphans' Court and the Board of County Commissioners.