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Washington County · 2026 Primary · Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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.
See all County Commissioner races statewideChris Keane is a Democratic candidate for the Washington County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 election. He describes himself as a "Civic Innovator" and is an alumnus of the…
Dave Williams is a retired public-school librarian and 49-year Washington County resident who was born in Norristown, PA in 1955. He has lived in Smithsburg for 38 years and served…
Jonathan Fish is a 37-year-old candidate for Washington County Commissioner, bringing a background as a senior lead computer programmer and a former high school chemistry teacher.…
Lara A. Shepherd is a Democratic candidate running for Washington County Commissioner in the 2026 election cycle. According to her campaign social media profile, she grew up in the…
Les L. McIntosh Sr. is a pastor, small business owner, and community leader running for Washington County Commissioner in Maryland. He serves as founder and lead pastor of Impact…
Patrick Kirby is a 30-year-old physical therapy technician running for Washington County Commissioner in Maryland. He married into a family with deep roots in the community and…
Samuel Briskin is a Democratic candidate who filed to run for Washington County Commissioner in 2026 but has since withdrawn from the race after the deadline, meaning his name will…
Teri Pailen is a Washington County resident and Democratic candidate seeking election to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners in 2026. She holds a Bachelor of…
April M. Compton is a Republican candidate for the Washington County Board of Commissioners in 2026. Local election coverage lists her among the Republican contenders in the…
Charles Burkett is a lifelong Washington County resident who lives in the Hagerstown area with his wife Wendy and has raised four children while opening their home to foster many…
Curtis W. Reigh is a Republican candidate for the Washington County Board of Commissioners. He has drawn some local attention during the 2026 campaign, including a 2025 incident at…
Jeffrey A. Cline is a Republican incumbent serving as Washington County Commissioner, currently seeking his fifth term on the board. He previously held office from 2006 to 2018 and…
John F. Barr serves as the current Washington County Commissioner and is seeking one of the same commissioner seats currently held by him. He is involved in a controversy regarding…
Kaden Snyder is a Republican candidate running for Washington County Commissioner in 2026. A substitute teacher, he was notably young when he first ran for the same seat in the…
Randal "Randy" Leatherman was appointed to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners in April 2025 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Commissioner…
Robert Matthew Breeding is a Washington County resident and Republican candidate seeking election to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners in 2026. A graduate of…
Taj Smith is an independent candidate running for Washington County Commissioner in the 2026 election. She owns The Advocacy Junkie consulting, notary, and legal firm in Hagerstown…