Board of Education in Councilmanic District 3, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Joe Ferdinando — Board of Education in Councilmanic District 3, Maryland

  Joe Ferdinando is a nonpartisan member of the Cecil County Board of Education in Maryland, representing District 3. He assumed office in December 2022 after defeating Justin Vest in the general election and is currently running for re-election in 2026. A resident of Cecil County for over 30 years, he is a graduate of Rising Sun High School. He is a strong advocate for student athletics, bringing over a decade of experience as a youth sports coach, including work with the JV Softball Lady Tigers. Deeply involved locally, he served on the Launch Team for Freedom Church in Rising Sun. He and his wife, Melissa, have two daughters.

• Dominick F. Mannella, Jr. — Board of Education in Councilmanic District 3, Maryland

  Dominick F. Mannella, Jr. is a nonpartisan candidate running for the Cecil County Board of Education to represent Councilmanic District 3 in Maryland. Mannella will appear on the primary election ballot on June 23, 2026, challenging incumbent Joe Ferdinando. A resident of Rising Sun, Maryland, he is a husband and father of two children who currently attend Cecil County Public Schools. As an active community member, his campaign platform prioritizes increasing transparency within the local school system, improving safety, maintaining financial accountability through smart budgeting, and keeping families well-informed and involved in education.