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County Commissioner · District 2 · Charles 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 racePeter Murphy is a candidate running for Charles County Commissioner in District 2 for the 2026 election. He describes himself as someone who has always served his community with honesty, transparency, and courage, putting the wellbeing of Charles County first. His campaign emphasizes that he is here to work for residents and can be counted on as a leader who gets results. Murphy believes Charles County is at a crossroads where leadership decisions will determine the future created for children in the county. He positions himself as having both experience and vision to work strategically for change.
Sources: Campaign website
"Integrity. Service. Results." "Charles County is at a crossroads. The path we choose will determine the future we create for our children, and the time for leadership is NOW." "Peter has always served his community with honesty, transparency, and courage. He puts the wellbeing of Charles County first." "Fighting for safe neighborhoods, strong infrastructure, a thriving local economy, and the quality of life that makes Charles County home." "Serving now for a better tomorrow is the priority. Peter is here to work for you."
Source: electpetermurphy.com
Affordability
Engage all layers of government and nonprofit partners to reign in and mitigate the burdensome and escalating cost of living.
“"Engage all layers of government and our for-profit and nonprofit partners to reign in and mitigate the burdensome and escalating cost of living."”
Sustainable Growth
Support mindful growth that balances preserving valued rural character, fragile ecosystem, and business community with healthy economic development.
“"Support mindful growth that balances preserving our valued rural character, fragile ecosystem, and business community with healthy economic development."”
Education
Listen to educators, parents, students, and employers to learn how to best invest now in the educational needs of our future workforce.
“"Listen to educators, parents, students, and employers to learn how to best invest now in the educational needs of our future workforce."”
Quality of Life
Preserve Charles County's abundance of beautiful, natural resources for all families to enjoy now and for the generations to come.
“"Preserve Charles County's abundance of beautiful, natural resources for all families to enjoy now and for the generations to come."”
“"Listen to educators, parents, students, and employers to learn how to best invest now in the educational needs of our future workforce."”
Source“"Preserve Charles County's abundance of beautiful, natural resources for all families to enjoy now and for the generations to come."”
Source“"Support mindful growth that balances preserving our valued rural character, fragile ecosystem, and business community with healthy economic development."”
Source“"Fighting for safe neighborhoods, strong infrastructure, a thriving local economy, and the quality of life that makes Charles County home."”
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