2024 Carroll County Board of Education Candidate Tracker

- Jackson Avery


screen-shot-2023-02-22-at-5-29-55-pmThis post will be used to track candidates, likely candidates, potential candidates and residents that are unlikely / not running for Board of Education in Carroll County in 2024.

Two seats on the Carroll County Board of Education will be open in 2024 (Donna M. Sivigny and Marsha B. Herbert are both term limited and can not run again for Board of Education this election cycle).


Candidates that have officially filed to run for Board of Education in 2024:

Greg Malveaux: Filed on August 29, 2023

  • Website: https://www.gregmalveaux.org/
  • Social Media:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095474679804
  • Finance Committee: https://campaignfinance.maryland.gov/Public/ShowReview?memberID=9493929%20&memVersID=6%20&cTypeCode=01

Kristen Zihmer: Filed on September 5, 2023

  • Website: https://www.zihmerforcarroll.com/
  • Social Media:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551089033960
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenzihmer/
  • Finance Committee: https://campaignfinance.maryland.gov/Public/ShowReview?memberID=9494276%20&memVersID=4%20&cTypeCode=01

Amanda Jozkowski: Filed November 6, 2023

  • Website: https://www.amandaj4boe.com/
  • Social Media:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaJ4BOE/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaj4boe/
  • Finance Committee: https://campaignfinance.maryland.gov/Public/ShowReview?memberID=8001564%20&memVersID=4%20&cTypeCode=01
    • Slate Finance Committee: https://campaignfinance.maryland.gov/Public/ShowReview?memberID=9551392%20&memVersID=1&cTypeCode=02

Muri Lynn Dueppen: Filed November 6, 2023

  • Website: https://www.dueppen4education.com/
  • Social Media:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murilynndueppen4education
  • Finance Committee: https://campaignfinance.maryland.gov/Public/ShowReview?memberID=9551373%20&memVersID=2&cTypeCode=01
    • Slate Finance Committee: https://campaignfinance.maryland.gov/Public/ShowReview?memberID=9551392%20&memVersID=1&cTypeCode=02

Campaign Finance Information


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January 2024:

View the full summary including links to each report: https://carrollcountyobserver.com/2024/01/17/january-2024-carroll-county-board-of-education-candidate-finance-reports-summary/


Scheduled Candidate Forums / Debates

March 4, 2024: Hosted by the Carroll County Democratic Club

  • 6:00pm at Exploration Commons
  • See additional details HERE

Some important dates for the 2024 Election

Election Dates

Primary Election – May 14, 2024, 7 am until 8 pm

  • Early Voting for the Primary Election – Thursday, May 2, 2024 through Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 7 am until 8 pm. (Pending Governor Signature)

REMINDER: BOE Candidates will not appear on the Primary Election Ballot in 2024. They will only appear on the 2024 General Election Ballot (LEARN MORE)

General Election – November 5, 2024, 7 am until 8 pm

  • Early Voting for the General Election – Thursday, October 24, 2024 through Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 7 am until 8 pm.

Here is the official list of candidates in 2024 from the State Board of Elections website: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/Primary_candidates/gen_cand_lists_2024_3_by_county_6.html

Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.