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County Council Member · Talbot 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 raceMichael Bibb is a St. Michaels resident and Democratic candidate seeking election to the Talbot County Council in 2026. A 20-year resident of Talbot County, Bibb previously served as a commissioner for the Town of St. Michaels and has remained actively engaged in local politics since leaving that role. He also served on the Maryland Commission on Climate Change, an experience that deepened his concern about the effects of rising water and flooding on Talbot County's communities and farmland. His platform centers on three key issues: managing growth responsibly, expanding affordable housing for workers priced out of towns like St. Michaels, and prioritizing flood protection as roughly 10% of St. Michaels sits only about five feet above sea level. He is running in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary alongside incumbent Pete Lesher and fellow challengers Marvin Foster and Brian Naranjo, with the top five vote-getters across both parties advancing to the November 3, 2026 general election.
Local news sources report that Michael Bibb filed for the Talbot County Council position in early February 2026. The Star Democrat and Talbot Spy both note he is among five Democrats who have opened campaign committees for this election cycle. No specific policy positions or endorsements are mentioned in the available coverage.