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County Council Member · District 4 · Wicomico County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceBobby Lee Leath, Jr. is a Republican candidate filing for Wicomico County Council Member in Maryland's 2026 Primary Election. He has served in multiple roles throughout his life including four years of Army National Guard service, work in corrections, time as a local waterman, and ownership of two businesses: Leath Heating & Air (operated for 30 years) and Fat Boys Crabs restaurant. His background includes property ownership experience and military service. He emphasizes practical leadership grounded in values learned from serving the community across different sectors.
Sources: Campaign website
I've spent my entire life serving the place I'm proud to call home.
My commitment to service began in the National Guard, where I learned the importance of discipline, teamwork, and stepping up when others are counting on you.
This campaign isn't about politics as usual. It's about practical solutions, responsible leadership, and a genuine desire to help the general population thrive.
I understand how hard people work, and I know that government should work just as hard for them.
Source: electbobbyleathjr.com
Small Business
Candidate emphasizes supporting families and entrepreneurs facing day-to-day realities like long hours, tight budgets, and building lasting businesses
“As a small business owner, I've faced the same day‑to‑day realities that many local families and entrepreneurs know well: long hours, tight budgets, and the determination to build something that lasts.”
Fiscal Policy
Candidate focuses on managing budgets responsibly and making life more affordable for residents
“My background is in business, where I've spent years solving problems, managing budgets responsibly, and helping organizations grow by putting people first.”
Public Safety
Candidate draws on experience from National Guard service and corrections work to inform public safety approach
“I carried those lessons into my work in Corrections, gaining firsthand experience with the challenges facing our justice system and the families it affects.”
Community Development
Candidate aims to make life easier, more affordable, and more secure for families, workers, and small businesses
“My goal is simple: to make life easier, more affordable, and more secure for families, workers, and small businesses.”
External news sources from Yahoo News and Delmarva Now list Bobby Lee Leath, Jr. as one of several candidates who filed to run for Wicomico County Council District 4 in the Republican primary for Maryland's 2026 Primary Election. The filing deadline was February 23, 2026, with coverage published on February 26, 2026.
“As a small business owner, I've faced the same day‑to‑day realities that many local families and entrepreneurs know well: long hours, tight budgets, and the determination to build something that lasts.”
Source“My background is in business, where I've spent years solving problems, managing budgets responsibly, and helping organizations grow by putting people first.”
Source“I carried those lessons into my work in Corrections, gaining firsthand experience with the challenges facing our justice system and the families it affects.”
Source“My goal is simple: to make life easier, more affordable, and more secure for families, workers, and small businesses.”
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