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County Commissioner · District 3 · Somerset 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 raceMichael K. McCready is a Somerset County resident and Republican candidate seeking election to the Somerset County Board of Commissioners representing District 3 in 2026. Born in 1958, McCready has a long record of public service in Somerset County, having previously served as District 3 Commissioner from 2002 to 2010 and as President of the Board of County Commissioners from 2009 to 2010. During his earlier tenure he also served on the Somerset County Social Services Board, the Board of Health, the Roads Board, and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. More recently, he was among five candidates considered by the Somerset County Republican Central Committee to fill the legislative vacancy left by the passing of Delegate Charles Otto in 2025. He is now seeking a return to the Board of County Commissioners for the June 23, 2026 primary.
External coverage from Delmarva Now reports that McCready filed to run for Somerset County Commissioners District 3 as a Republican during the 2026 Primary Election cycle. The news article lists him among other candidates filing in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties following the February 23 deadline.