Prince George's County, Maryland

Prince George's Board of Education, District 9

2 candidates are tracked for Prince George's Board of Education, District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erica K. Bennett and Chandrai CJ Jackson-Saunders. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Erica K. Bennett (Non-Partisan), Chandrai CJ Jackson-Saunders (Non-Partisan) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Prince George's Board of Education, District 9, 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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Erica K. Bennett

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Advocating for competitive teacher compensation and supportive working conditions
Using data driven decision making to produce measurable gains in student achievement
Centering every district decision on what happens in the classroom

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Erica K. Bennett is a current principal in Prince George's County Public Schools and a graduate of the school system she now serves, per the campaign site. Her children are also graduates of the district, per the campaign site.

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Chandrai CJ Jackson-Saunders

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Fully funding negotiated agreements and safe working conditions to support educator retention
Ensuring the state's education blueprint is fully realized in classrooms
Publishing quarterly public reporting on student outcomes by school and grade level

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chandrai CJ Jackson-Saunders is a retired educator and nationally certified school psychologist with a master's degree in education, per the campaign site. She has more than 35 years of experience supporting students and families in public education, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Prince George's Board of Education, District 9 in 2026?

When is the Prince George's Board of Education, District 9 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 Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Erica K. Bennett, full profile Chandrai CJ Jackson-Saunders, full profile Official Maryland election office