Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
Loading your ballot results. Please wait.
County Commissioner · Kent 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 raceRon Fithian is a lifelong resident of Rock Hall and current President of the Kent County Board of County Commissioners, seeking re-election in 2026 to what would be his eighth term. A graduate of Rock Hall High School in 1969, Fithian spent 30 years working as a waterman in the Maryland seafood industry and served as president of the Kent County chapter of the Maryland Waterman's Association for 10 years, an experience that first drew him into public advocacy and politics. He served as Town Manager of Rock Hall for 21 years and has served a total of 26 years as a County Commissioner since first being elected in 1994. Governor Larry Hogan bestowed on him the title of Chesapeake Bay Ambassador. He currently serves on the MACo Legislative Committee, the Kent County Local Emergency Planning Committee, the Kent County Public Landings and Facilities Board, the Kent County Social Services Advisory Board, and the Upper Shore Regional Council. He and his wife Robin live in Rock Hall and have four children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
The Chestertown Spy published a February 25, 2026 article listing Ron Fithian as an incumbent County Commissioner among final candidates filing for the June 23 primary. The article notes that more detailed candidate information will appear in their Spy Elections section when available. No additional background details, endorsements, or controversies about Fithian are provided in the available source material.