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Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners District 5 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners District 5 General Election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, to elect one member to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners from District 5. This nonpartisan office oversees public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent evaluation for Baltimore City Public Schools, serving over 75,000 students across the city.

About This Race

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners District 5 General Election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, to elect one member to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners from District 5. This nonpartisan office oversees public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent evaluation for Baltimore City Public Schools, serving over 75,000 students across the city.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland voters can register online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local board offices. Early voting is available from October 26 to November 2, 2026, and Election Day voting occurs on November 3, 2026, at assigned polling places. Voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in Maryland or if requested by an election judge; acceptable IDs include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or utility bill with name and address.

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Democratic

Marcus K. Bell

Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners District 5

Biography

Marcus K. Bell is a lifelong District 5 resident and former Baltimore City Schools teacher with over 15 years of classroom experience in STEM education. He is running to bring educator-driven policy to the board and address learning loss from pandemic-related disruptions.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Shantell L. Roberts

Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners District 5

Biography

Shantell L. Roberts is a Baltimore City Public Schools parent advocate and former PTA leader who has worked to improve school safety and family engagement in District 5 schools. She is running to increase transparency in school board decisions and ensure equitable funding for underserved neighborhoods.

Campaign Website

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