County Boards of Education - Elections - District Voting (Fair Representation Act)

HB 565 (Fair Representation Act) changes how members of six Maryland county school boards are elected. It requires that specific seats on boards in Calvert, Cecil, Garrett, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, and St. Mary’s counties be elected by voters within their district using a plurality vote (most votes in that district), rather than countywide. For example, Montgomery County will elect five members from specific districts (each chosen by voters in that district) plus two at-large members. The rule applies to elections starting in 2028.