Linfeng Chen
Linfeng Chen is an at-large member of the Howard County Public Schools Board of Education in Maryland. He assumed office on December 5, 2022. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Chen ran for election for an at-large seat of the Howard County Public Schools Board of Education in Maryland. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Chen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2022
See also: Howard County Public Schools, Maryland, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Howard County Public Schools Board of Education At-large (2 seats)
Jacky McCoy and Linfeng Chen defeated Dan Newberger and Tudy Adler in the general election for Howard County Public Schools Board of Education At-large on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jacky McCoy (Nonpartisan) | 27.6 | 53,800 | |
| ✔ |  | Linfeng Chen (Nonpartisan)  | 26.5 | 51,541 |
 | Dan Newberger (Nonpartisan) | 26.0 | 50,636 | |
| Tudy Adler (Nonpartisan) | 19.4 | 37,812 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 1,016 | ||
| Total votes: 194,805 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Howard County Public Schools Board of Education At-large (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the primary for Howard County Public Schools Board of Education At-large on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Newberger (Nonpartisan) | 19.7 | 19,997 |
| ✔ | Jacky McCoy (Nonpartisan) | 18.4 | 18,690 | |
| ✔ | | Linfeng Chen (Nonpartisan) | 15.3 | 15,507 |
| ✔ | Tudy Adler (Nonpartisan) | 12.7 | 12,912 | |
| Susan Dreisch (Nonpartisan) | 10.2 | 10,353 | ||
| Monique Richards (Nonpartisan) | 9.9 | 10,025 | ||
| Julie Hotopp (Nonpartisan) | 7.4 | 7,514 | ||
 | Meg Ricks (Nonpartisan) | 6.4 | 6,465 | |
| Total votes: 101,463 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Linfeng Chen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a parent of three children attending each level of HCPSS. I am committed to quality in public education.
I am the first college graduate in my family and earned a PhD from University of Virginia. My personal journey told me that education can change peoples lives. I want to make an educational difference in Howard County Students' lives.
I am a very involved parent in HCPSS elementary, middle, and high schools, BOE operation budget review committee, school advisory committees, scouting, sports teams, and Linstead Day camp taking on many roles and positions to support our community.
I am truly unaffiliated with any political party and put students above politics. My independence helps to ensure the best decisions for all of our students.
I am an immigrant and English is not my native tongue. I understand the barriers many immigrant families face. I value the strength of diversity in our county.
I want to be your voice on the school board.
- My vision: A Successful public school system nurtures students' well-being, creates a sense of belonging and safety, provides every student with necessary resources to succeed.
- Platform: Commit to quality of public education; Invest in school infrastructure; Prioritize students' physical and mental health; Promote strength of diversity; Utilize taxpayer money responsibly
- Better Education for All, Vote for Chen!
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Note: Chen submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 23, 2022.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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