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County Commissioner · District 1 · Worcester County · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 raceWayne A. Taylor is a Republican candidate seeking election to Worcester County Commissioner in District 1 representing Pocomoke City. He filed his candidacy ahead of the February 24 statewide deadline for candidates with the June 23 primary election approaching. In this district, he will compete against incumbent Caryn Abbott and two other candidates, Laura Gladding Morrison and Shaun W. Shockley. All four candidates in District 1 are registered Republicans, meaning the race is expected to be decided within the Republican primary. Taylor's filing contributes to a competitive landscape where multiple elected offices serve Worcester County are going uncontested or have multiple contenders depending on the district.
External news reports identify him as one of four Republican candidates who filed for District 1 Commissioner in Pocomoke City ahead of the primary deadline. The filing occurred with multiple candidates emerging for both Districts 1 and 2 ahead of the June 23 primary election. Because all present candidates are Republicans, the District 1 race will likely be decided in the Republican primary according to the coverage.