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County Commissioner · District 2 · Worcester County · 2026 Primary
County Commissioners act as both the lawmaking body and the executive branch for their county, meaning they pass local ordinances and oversee all county departments. They are responsible for setting property tax rates and adopting the annual budget, which determines funding levels for essential services like public schools, road maintenance, and emergency responders. Their decisions on land use and zoning also directly influence how your community grows and what types of businesses or housing can be built.
View all candidates in this raceDiana Purnell is a Berlin, Maryland resident and community leader who serves as the elected Worcester County Commissioner for District 2. She filed to run for re-election in the 2026 primary against challenger Roxie Dennis, a longtime Democratic Party activist and chair of the Worcester County Democratic Central Committee. External news reports identify Purnell as the incumbent District 2 representative on the Worcester County Commissioners who registered for re-election in November 2025.
As the County Commissioner for District 2, I have been an advocate for safety.
My fellow commissioners and I are continually upgrading parks and playgrounds in each com…
Public Safety
Purnell identifies herself as an advocate for safety while serving as County Commissioner.
“As the County Commissioner for District 2, I have been an advocate for safety.”
Community Development
She notes ongoing work with fellow commissioners to upgrade parks and playgrounds across the county.
“My fellow commissioners and I are continually upgrading parks and playgrounds in each com…”
External news reports identify Purnell as the incumbent District 2 representative on the Worcester County Commissioners who registered for re-election in November 2025. She faces a primary challenge from Roxie Dennis, who has served on the Worcester County Democratic Central Committee and chairs it now. Dennis stated she has been preparing to run since 2014 when Purnell took the position and views this as 'time for a change.'