Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery Board of Education, District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Montgomery Board of Education, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sally A. McCarthy and Cassandra "Cassi" Sung. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sally A. McCarthy (Non-Partisan), Cassandra "Cassi" Sung (Non-Partisan) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery Board of Education, District 3, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

State board of education member. A state board of education sets statewide academic standards, approves graduation requirements and teacher-licensing rules, adopts the state's school accountability system and, in many states, hires the state superintendent. Members represent districts drawn across the state. Local school boards still run the schools day to day. A regional superintendent of schools handles teacher certification, school safety inspections and other state-mandated services for the school districts in a multi-county region.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Sally A. McCarthy

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Maintaining authentic, continuous engagement with school communities
Addressing the maintenance backlog in school facilities
Improving budget transparency and class size ratios for early learners

Per the campaign site.

Biography

McCarthy has more than 25 years of experience in policy research, advocacy and teaching in education, per the campaign site. McCarthy is a graduate of Wootton High School and the daughter of Montgomery County Public Schools teachers, per the campaign site.

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Cassandra "Cassi" Sung

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Promoting safety for families through safe streets, schools and spaces
Expanding affordable access to early childhood education
Supporting evidence-based, data-driven policy decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sung is a Montgomery County parent and professional who has spent her career managing complex systems and translating data into decisions, per Montgomery Community Media, 2026 primary election guide. She is involved in community advocacy through the Chamber of Mothers and is connected to the county's diverse families, including LGBTQ+ families, per Montgomery Community Media, 2026 primary election guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montgomery Board of Education, District 3 in 2026?

When is the Montgomery Board of Education, District 3 election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sally A. McCarthy, full profile Cassandra "Cassi" Sung, full profile Official Maryland election office