David Bass (Maryland)

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David Bass

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Prior offices

Frederick County Board of Education At-large

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David Bass was an at-large member of the Frederick County Board of Education in Maryland. He assumed office on December 1, 2020. He left office on December 3, 2024.

Bass ran for election for an at-large seat of the Frederick County Board of Education in Maryland. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Bass completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bass was born on March 18, 1986. His professional experience includes working as a higher education administrator.

Elections

2020

See also: Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland, elections (2020)

General election

General election for Frederick County Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Frederick County Board of Education At-large on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sue Johnson (Nonpartisan)	21.4	61,130
✔		Jason Johnson (Nonpartisan)	16.4	46,717
✔	Submit photo	David Bass (Nonpartisan)	15.2	43,262
		Rae Gallagher (Nonpartisan)	14.6	41,623
		Lois Jarman (Nonpartisan)	13.9	39,555
		Dean Rose (Nonpartisan)	13.7	39,130
	Submit photo	Paulette Anders (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	2.9	8,389
		Other/Write-in votes	1.9	5,308

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 285,114
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Frederick County Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Frederick County Board of Education At-large on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sue Johnson (Nonpartisan)	18.4	23,368
✔		Lois Jarman (Nonpartisan)	15.3	19,477
✔		Jason Johnson (Nonpartisan)	14.7	18,755
✔		Rae Gallagher (Nonpartisan)	14.2	18,074
✔	Submit photo	David Bass (Nonpartisan)	12.5	15,934
✔		Dean Rose (Nonpartisan)	12.4	15,833
	Submit photo	Andrea Pilon Artman (Nonpartisan)	12.4	15,759

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 127,200
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Endorsements

To view Bass' endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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David Bass completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bass' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm David. I have worked as a special education teacher, a habilitation specialist for adults with disabilities and in a variety of roles in higher education. I grew up in a single parent family and my younger brother is on the autism spectrum. I am passionate about public policy and public schools. I love meeting new people and connecting with community organizations. I am active in my synagogue and I am a member of the NAACP. I have done work with the RISE Coalition, SHIP and other community nonprofits. I hope I have the opportunity to meet you!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We must improve special education in Frederick County.
• I am committed to racial equity and will do everything I can to ensure that we advance racial equity in our schools and our County.
• We need a transparent, engaged and accessible Board of Education. I commit to holding office hours and community conversations throughout Frederick County.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about racial equity, disability rights and LGBTQ advocacy. I continue to learn more about housing policy and I think that affordable housing must be a bigger part of the public conversation.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was as a camp counselor for kids with special needs. I ended up working at the camp for six summers, starting when I was 15 years old.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides

As with any good book, I experience different emotions each time I read The Marriage Plot. I also think that Eugenides is a brilliant writer.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Shut Up and Dance with Me

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