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County Commissioner · District 1 · 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 raceShaun W. Shockley is a Snow Hill resident and owner of Smith Septic Service who filed to run for Worcester County Commissioner District 1 in the 2026 primary election. At 48 years old, he brings 27 years of industry experience working with water, sewer, and landfill systems, having previously worked under his father-in-law Marvin Smith before taking ownership. Shockley registered as a Republican candidate on November 18, 2025, positioning himself against incumbent District 1 Commissioner Caryn Abbott in the upcoming primary. His campaign emphasizes practical expertise in county infrastructure issues that he says have been somewhat neglected by previous officials.
Focused on growth, transparency and stronger economics
Infrastructure
Water and sewer system planning and expertise
“I think a lot of these people get into these positions and don't know business stuff, don't know water sewer. You almost need to have a little bit of an insight into how these things work, otherwise you spend a lot of time figuring it out.”
Infrastructure
Long-term planning for county's beleaguered water-sewer system
“I know what it takes to make it work and not be a failure at that end of it. Stuff that needs to be worked on today isn't for tomorrow. A lot of it's for 10, 15 years down the road. It doesn't happen overnight.”
Government Ethics
Transparency in county operations
“Focused on growth, transparency and stronger economics”
According to Octoday Dispatch reporting from November 2025, Shockley owns a septic service company in Snow Hill and has filed with the Board of Elections for District 1 County Commissioner. He stated that many people who enter these positions lack business knowledge about water and sewer systems, noting that long-term planning for Worcester County's beleaguered water-sewer system has been neglected. The Yahoo/Delmarva Now filing lists from February 2026 confirm his candidacy among local office seekers around the Delmarva region.
“I think a lot of these people get into these positions and don't know business stuff, don't know water sewer. You almost need to have a little bit of an insight into how these things work.”
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