Baltimore Voters Selected Board of School Commissioners
Four Democratic candidates competed for two available seats on the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Elections
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In the November 2026 election, Baltimore voters determined the winners for two elected seats on the Board of School Commissioners. The race featured four candidates after a primary in June 2026 eliminated other political party affiliations.
Why it matters
The election process requires incumbents to secure voter approval to retain their seats on the board. This cycle confirmed the selection from a pool of four applicants who all identified as Democrats.
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners functions through a mix of elected and appointed members. Voters in this cycle chose two representatives out of four candidates following a June primary that saw the defeat of the only Republican candidate.
The players
Ashley Esposito
Ashley Esposito is an incumbent member seeking to retain her seat on the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
Kwame' Jamal Kenyatta-Bey
Kwame' Jamal Kenyatta-Bey is an incumbent official campaigning to hold his position on the school board.
Jamar Day
Jamar Day is a challenger who ran for one of the two available elected seats on the school board.
Domonique Flowers
Domonique Flowers is a candidate seeking election to a seat on the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
The details
The race included incumbents Ashley Esposito and Kwame' Jamal Kenyatta-Bey, who both sought reelection against challengers Jamar Day and Domonique Flowers. Although the board includes appointed members, the two seats contested here were subject to a nonpartisan election process.
Timeline
The primary election for candidates occurred in June 2026.
The general election was concluded in November 2026.
Political Context
This election follows the mandates set by the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners' hybrid governance structure, which dictates that only two seats are available for voter selection while others remain appointed. Opposition in this cycle centered on the necessity of incumbents proving their record to voters, even in a field dominated by candidates from a single party.
Residents of Baltimore are directly impacted by the board members' decisions regarding school policy and administration. The outcome of this election determines which individuals hold the authority to influence the daily operations of the local public school system.
The takeaway
Voters play a specific, limited role in shaping the board through the election of two commissioners. Residents should monitor future board meetings to see how the newly confirmed members address school district priorities.
Further reading
For more on the local electoral process, visit Baltimore Elections.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Baltimore Banner.
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