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County Council Member · District 3 · Frederick 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 raceTammie Baugher is a Republican candidate running for Frederick County Council District 3 in 2026. A real estate broker, she filed her candidacy on February 24, 2026, the final day of the filing deadline, becoming the lone Republican in the District 3 race. She will face the winner of the Democratic primary between Christian Benford, a community organizer affiliated with the Frederick Democratic Socialists of America, and Natasha Valencia, a former Frederick City Planning Commissioner, in the November 3, 2026 general election. The seat is open as incumbent Democrat M.C. Keegan-Ayer is term-limited after serving three consecutive terms. District 3 covers portions of western Frederick County, including the Golden Mile corridor. No additional biographical background or campaign platform information is currently available from public sources.
According to a February 25, 2026 article in The Frederick News-Post via Yahoo News, Tammie Baugher filed as one of multiple candidates for County Council seats during last-minute filings on the final day of candidacy registration. The race features both Democratic and Republican party candidates across all Frederick County Council positions. State's Attorney Charlie Smith is running unopposed for reelection while other offices like county executive and sheriff also have multi-party competition.