Kenneth E Ortman

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Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

2 candidates ran for Northwestern School Board, At Large (Howard County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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What does the Northwestern School Board, At Large seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Kenneth E Ortman running against?

Ted Dayton Merrell, for Northwestern School Board, At Large (Howard County).

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