By Adam Pagnucco.
At-large school board candidate Rita Montoya, who is challenging incumbent Lynne Harris, has released a list of endorsements. Her press release is reprinted below.
Note: I don’t always print endorsement lists, particularly when they comprise individual politicians. But I am making an exception for this year’s school board candidates since voters typically don’t get much information about them. Also, voters are using Google to find these lists as you will see when I release the top ten post list for this month. Previously, I have posted lists for District 2 candidate Natalie Zimmerman, District 4 incumbent Shebra Evans and District 4 challenger Laura Stewart.
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For Immediate Release
October 21, 2024
Rita Montoya, Board of Education Candidate, At-Large, is proud to receive support and endorsements from:
Public Officials:
Honorable Cheryl Kagan, Montgomery County State Senator, District 17
Honorable Nancy King, Montgomery County State Senator, District 39
Honorable Linda Foley, Montgomery County Delegate, District 15
Honorable Ryan Spiegel, Montgomery County Delegate, District 17
Honorable Vaughn Stewart, Montgomery County Delegate, District 19
Honorable Jheanelle Wilkins, Montgomery County Delegate, District 20
Honorable Jeffrey Slavin, Mayor of Somerset
Honorable Dawn Luedtke, Montgomery County Council Member, District 7
Honorable Neil Harris, Gaithersburg City Council Member
Honorable Barry Jackson, Rockville City Council Member
Honorable Adam Van Grack, Rockville City Council Member
Honorable Mike Durso, Former Board of Education Member, District 5
Organizations:
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) (AKA The Teacher’s Union)
The MCPS Retirees Association (MCPSRA)
The Latino Democratic Club of Montgomery County (LDC)
The Black Coalition for Excellence in Education (BCEE)
Progressive Neighbors
Rita Montoya was also awarded a 2024 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction.