Six candidates have thrown their hat in the ring for a seat on the Howard County Board of Education, which has three of seven slots open this year.
Candidates include incumbent Janet Siddiqui and challengers Christina Delmont-Small, Robert Miller, Vicky Cutroneo, Mavis Ellis and Kirsten Coombs.
ABC2 reporter Mallory Sofastaii spoke with the candidates about why they are running and why they feel they are qualified.
To hear more, watch the video above.
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