Board of Education in Somerset County District 5, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Elizabeth K. Brock — Board of Education in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

  Elizabeth K. Brock is a non-partisan candidate running for the Board of Education in Commissioner District 5 in Somerset County, Maryland. Brock resides in Crisfield, Maryland, where she organized her campaign committee, Elizabeth Brock for BOE District 5, ahead of the 2026 election cycle. She is competing in the upcoming non-partisan primary contest scheduled for June 23, 2026, alongside other local community members, including Vanessa F. Jones and Ron Purnell. As a candidate for the Somerset County Board of Education, Brock seeks to represent her local district. Publicly available biographical details regarding her background are sparse.

• Vanessa F. Jones — Board of Education in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

  Vanessa F. Jones is a non-partisan candidate for the Board of Education in Commissioner District 5 of Somerset County, Maryland. A Crisfield resident, Jones brings a strong background in early childhood education to her campaign. She previously served as the Assistant Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education Services with Baltimore City Head Start. Additionally, she has coordinated state-level Head Start programs for the Maryland State Department of Education. Jones is dedicated to advocating for equitable, high-quality educational experiences and school readiness to help all children reach their full potential.

• Ron Purnell — Board of Education in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

  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.