Dottery A. Butler-Washington

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Dottery A. Butler-Washington is the School Board Member, District 3. Dottery A. Butler-Washington's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

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.

4 candidates ran for Charles County Board of Education, Commissioner District 3 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Dottery A. Butler-Washington

A Waldorf resident and sitting Charles County Board of Education member who re-filed in February 2026 to run again for District 3, per the Maryland Independent.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Student and staff mental health
• Closing achievement gaps
• School safety alongside a supportive culture
• Post-graduation readiness for every student
• Financial literacy starting in third grade

In their own words: Maryland Independent (somdnews.com) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Dottery A. Butler-Washington only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site · Maryland Independent (somdnews.com) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$14K raised.

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-18.

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Also running

• Christopher O. J. Alberts
• Nicole M. Kreamer
• Aqsa Siddique

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Quick answers

Is Dottery A. Butler-Washington the incumbent?

Yes. Dottery A. Butler-Washington currently holds this office.

What does the Charles County Board of Education, Commissioner District 3 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 Dottery A. Butler-Washington running against?

Christopher O. J. Alberts, Nicole M. Kreamer and Aqsa Siddique, for Charles County Board of Education, Commissioner District 3.

How much money has Dottery A. Butler-Washington raised?

$14K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Dottery A. Butler-Washington?

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