Four Elected to Falls Church School Board

2026-07-06 11:40 AM

Falls Church voters elected five members to the Falls Church City School Board in Tuesday’s election.

MK Hughes led the field, followed by Anne Sherwood, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse, and Sharon Mergler.

Vote totals:

MK Hughes — 4,498
Anne Sherwood — 3,925
Lori Silverman — 3,820
Kathleen Tysse — 3,425
Sharon Mergler — 3,419

The newly elected members will help guide the direction of Falls Church City Public Schools over the next term. The election drew strong community engagement, with all candidates emphasizing support for academic excellence and student well-being.

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