Ben Williams
Nonpartisan · Candidate for District of Columbia Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
About this race
Sets statewide education policy: academic standards, teacher certification rules, and oversight of the state's public schools.
1 candidate is running for District of Columbia Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.
About Ben Williams
Public school teacher; Ward 1 State Board of Education member. A public school teacher with more than a decade of classroom experience, he has represented Ward 1 on the State Board of Education since 2023 and became the board's Vice President in his first term.
What they say they'll focus on:
- Advocate for Ward 1 schools, students and teachers
- Safe transportation for students
- Increase literacy investments
- Improve teacher retention
Where they stand
No published score or enough public policy information yet to place Ben Williams on the spectrum.
Funding
$27K raised, $22K of it in public matching funds.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wendy Hamilton | $40 |
| Tahon Ross | $40 |
| Laura Fuchs | $40 |
| Estrellita Soto | $40 |
| Zakiya Sackor | $20 |
| Zack Wilson | $20 |
| Zachary Parker | $20 |
| Zachary Israel | $20 |
More about Ben Williams
Quick answers
- What party is Ben Williams?
- Ben Williams is running as a Nonpartisan candidate (the office is nonpartisan).
- Is Ben Williams the incumbent?
- Yes. Ben Williams currently holds this office.
- What does the Ward 1 Member of the State Board of Education seat do?
- Sets statewide education policy: academic standards, teacher certification rules, and oversight of the state's public schools.
- How much money has Ben Williams raised?
- $27K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Ben Williams?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ben Williams's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.