Dorothy Andrews
Candidate for the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2026. Always verify official ballot status with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Dorothy Andrews is an incumbent member of the St. Mary's County Board of Education (District 1), first elected in 2022. A lifelong county resident, former small business owner, and Christian school para-educator, she is a mother and grandmother of SMCPS students who actively volunteers with Good News Club at Carver Elementary and Young Life at Great Mills High.
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Verified Policy Stances & Platform
Public record positions, statements, and campaign positions.
Putting Students First: Academic Achievement, Well-Being & Equitable Opportunities
Maintains that the primary focus of the Board of Education must always be on student achievement, well-being, and equitable opportunities for all learners, directing funding to support teachers and classroom instruction across 27 schools.
"The primary focus must always be on student achievement, well-being, and equitable opportunities for all learners... Support of funding focused on teachers and classroom instruction."
Strategic Fiscal Oversight of the $306 Million SMCPS Operating and Capital Budget
Exercises strategic governance over the school system's $306 million budget and capital improvement plans, ensuring public funds are managed responsibly with clear accountability to taxpayers and families.
"Experienced in the setting of educational policies, adopting operating and capital budgets, and approving curriculum... Strategic oversight—setting policy and managing budgets."
Official Campaign Priorities
- Putting Students First: Prioritizing student achievement, well-being, and equitable opportunities for all learners
- Strategic Budget Oversight: Disciplined stewardship of SMCPS operating and capital budgets ($306M budget, 27 schools)
- Teacher & Classroom Instruction: Directing resources and funding to support educators and classroom instruction
- Collaborative Governance: Promoting teamwork, transparent policy setting, and constructive public involvement
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Live Activity Timeline
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