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Talbot County · 2026 Primary · Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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.
See all County Council Member races statewideBrian R. Naranjo is a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer with 32 years of U.S. diplomatic experience who filed for Talbot County Council as a Democrat in 2026. A St. Michaels…
Christopher Armstrong is a Democratic candidate for Talbot County Council in 2026. Talbot County’s Democratic primary ballot lists him as one of five Democratic candidates for the…
Marvin Foster is an Easton resident and Democratic candidate seeking election to the Talbot County Council in 2026. A father of four, Foster founded a youth football and cheer…
Michael Bibb is a St. Michaels resident and Democratic candidate seeking election to the Talbot County Council in 2026. A 20-year resident of Talbot County, Bibb previously served…
Pete Lesher is a Talbot County Council member who has served since 2018 and currently holds the position of Council Vice President as of 2024. He was appointed by the governor to…
Christian MacKendrick is a lifelong Talbot County resident who identifies as a business owner and contractor seeking election for County Council Member. He brings a background in…
Chuck F. Callahan III is an incumbent Republican member of the Talbot County Council and current council president who is running again in 2026. A longtime Talbot County public…
Dave Stepp is a lifelong Marylander and current Talbot County Council member seeking re-election in 2026 for the office of County Council Member. He describes himself as a leader,…
Frank Gunsallus is running for Talbot County Council Member, drawing on his experience as former President of the Easton Town Council and current Business Operations Consultant. He…
Lynn Mielke is a Republican incumbent serving on Talbot County Council who was first elected in 2022 and is running for a second term. With a background in law and mediation, she…
Wade Strickland is an Easton native and Republican candidate seeking election to the Talbot County Council in 2026, running for the second time after an unsuccessful bid in 2022.…