Board of Education in Councilmanic District 3, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Emanuel Fletcher, III — Board of Education in Councilmanic District 3, Maryland

  Emanuel Fletcher, III is a non-partisan candidate running for the Wicomico County Board of Education to represent Councilmanic District 3 in Maryland. He filed to compete in the 2026 election cycle, with a primary scheduled for June 23 and a general election on November 3. Fletcher established the committee "Emanuel Fletcher for District 3 WCBOE" to support his local campaign, listing a mailing address in Salisbury, Maryland. As a contender for a non-partisan educational office, Fletcher aims to serve the students and families of Wicomico County. He faces opponent Howard F. Travers, Jr. in the race for the District 3 school board seat.

• Howard F. Travers, Jr. — Republican Central Committee in Wicomico, Maryland

  Howard F. Travers, Jr. is a non-partisan candidate for the Wicomico County Board of Education, representing Councilmanic District 3 in Maryland. A native of Salisbury and a product of the local public school system, Travers has deep ties to his community. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University, plus dual Master's degrees in Theology and Divinity from Nelson University. An ordained minister, he operates a local officiant business. His campaign focuses on improving student achievement, increasing community engagement, setting clear policies, and ensuring fiscal responsibility within the Wicomico County education budget.