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County Commissioner · District 3 · Carroll 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 raceTom Gordon is a lifelong resident of Carroll County and an incumbent County Commissioner seeking re-election in District 3. He has a diverse background in community service, having served on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster, the Historical Society of Carroll County, and the Carroll County Land Trust. His connection to the region is deeply rooted in agriculture, with his family farming in the county since 1948. Gordon also brings business perspective through his work with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee and various economic ventures. His platform is built on four key pillars: public safety, economic development, education, and the preservation and innovation of the local agricultural industry. He emphasizes a commitment to seeing projects through to completion, citing his involvement in the $5.5 million capital campaign for the Boys & Girls Club as evidence of his dedication.
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Running for office is not something Tom takes lightly or without serious thought. It is that level of commitment that he offers to the community.
Tom is not a person who just campaigns on promises and will take on the job and will see the work to completion.
We must continue to work to support Agriculture, one of the counties top industries while also looking for innovative methods to improve the work started by generations who laid the foundation. This includes support of hydroponic green houses, Agritourism, and related opportunities.
It is important that we continue to support our schools and teachers and provide the highest quality of instruction and support to shape and educate our children and subsequent generations to be ready for the future.
Priority issues include supporting our Emergency Services—encompassing our brave and heroic Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement to protect our community.
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Public Safety
Supporting emergency services including fire, EMS, and law enforcement to ensure safe neighborhoods.
“Priority issues include supporting our Emergency Services—encompassing our brave and heroic Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement to protect our community.”
Agriculture
Supporting one of the county's top industries through traditional support and innovative methods like hydroponics and agritourism.
“We must continue to work to support Agriculture, one of the counties top industries while also looking for innovative methods... support of hydroponic green houses, Agritourism, and related opportunities.”
Education
Providing high-quality instruction and support for teachers and students in the public school system.
“It is important that we continue to support our schools and teachers and provide the highest quality of instruction and support to shape and educate our children.”
Economic Development
Fostering economic growth by advocating for small businesses, Main Street vitality, and workforce development.
“He will advocate for small business, Main Street vitality, and for a strong economic future for our county.”
External reporting identifies Tom Gordon as an incumbent commissioner who filed for re-election in 2026 as part of a field of eleven candidates. News sources highlight his record in office, noting that he has worked to expand law enforcement resources and improve emergency response services. He is also recognized for collaborating with educators to improve student access to modern resources and for his efforts to attract new businesses to the region.
“It is important that we continue to support our schools and teachers and provide the highest quality of instruction and support”
Source“Priority issues include supporting our Emergency Services—encompassing our brave and heroic Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement”
Source“We must continue to work to support Agriculture, one of the counties top industries while also looking for innovative methods”
Source“advocate for small business, Main Street vitality, and for a strong economic future for our county.”
Source“He has worked diligently to attract new businesses to the region while supporting the growth of small enterprises.”
Source“He has been involved in our community from scouting and earning the rank of Eagle Scout, to being on the boards of organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster, the Historical Society of Carroll County, and the Carroll County Land Trust.”
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