Joshua Thomas (Maryland)
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Joshua Thomas was a member of the Prince George's County Board of Education in Maryland, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2019. He left office on December 5, 2022.
Thomas ran for re-election to the Prince George's County Board of Education to represent District 2 in Maryland. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Thomas graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland in 2010. He went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Howard University in 2014. He became a certified teacher through the Effective Teacher Fellowship. Thomas worked as a middle school science teacher from 2014 to 2016. He became the manager of recruitment for historically black colleges and universities for Teach For America in 2016. He has been affiliated with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the Sigma Sigma Sigma Chapter in Maryland.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Prince George's County Board of Education District 2
Jonathan Briggs defeated Jenni Pompi in the general election for Prince George's County Board of Education District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jonathan Briggs (Nonpartisan)  | 58.0 | 9,450 |
 | Jenni Pompi (Nonpartisan) | 41.4 | 6,734 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 97 | ||
| Total votes: 16,281 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joshua Thomas (Nonpartisan)
Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joshua Thomas and Jenni Pompi advanced from the primary for Prince George's County Board of Education District 2.
2018
General election
General election for Prince George's County Board of Education District 2
Joshua Thomas defeated incumbent Lupi Grady in the general election for Prince George's County Board of Education District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joshua Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 56.4 | 13,145 |
 | Lupi Grady (Nonpartisan) | 43.3 | 10,086 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 78 | ||
| Total votes: 23,309 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Prince George's County Board of Education District 2
Incumbent Lupi Grady and Joshua Thomas defeated Rob Anthony in the primary for Prince George's County Board of Education District 2 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lupi Grady (Nonpartisan) | 49.4 | 4,246 |
| ✔ | | Joshua Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 34.0 | 2,921 |
 | Rob Anthony (Nonpartisan) | 16.6 | 1,423 | |
| Total votes: 8,590 | |||
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Endorsements
Thomas received an endorsement from the Prince George's County Educators Association.[2]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joshua Thomas did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Joshua Thomas participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 29, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Joshua Thomas's responses follow below.[3]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1. Reduce overcrowding and balance school enrollment 2. Prioritize teacher recruitment and retention 3. Promote transparency at all levels of PGCPS and be easily accessible to constituents[4][5] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am personally passionate about educational equity. I believe all children deserve the opportunity to have an excellent education, regardless of their zip code, family background, or socioeconomic status. In a struggling, underfunded school system, decisions need to be made and enforced that promote strong school cultures and allow for real learning in the classroom.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[5]
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I hope to act in the best interest of students and teachers at all times and lead our county's public school system with accountability and transparency. I fully believe that educators can make the best decisions for publication, and as a former middle school teacher, I have a clear understanding of the challenges our teachers and students are facing from within the classroom.[5] |
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| —Joshua Thomas[1] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on November 14, 2018
- ↑ Joshua M. Thomas for Board of Education District 2, "Joshua M. Thomas," accessed September 13, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Joshua Thomas's responses," May 29, 2018
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Prince George's County Public Schools elections in 2018 | |
| Prince George's County, Maryland | |
| Election date: | Primary Election: June 26, 2018 • General Election: November 6, 2018 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Incumbent, Lupi Grady • Rob Anthony • Joshua Thomas District 3: • Juwan Blocker • Pamela Boozer-Strother • Irene Holtzman • Catherine Bennett Nwosu District 6: • Incumbent, Carolyn Boston • Caleb Camara • Pat Fletcher • Belinda Queen • Ava Annette Richardson • David Shelton • Anthony Triplin District 9: • Incumbent, Sonya Williams • Matt Green • Don Massey • Arun Puracken |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
