2026 Southern Maryland Ballot Races Directory
Aggregated candidate directory across Southern Maryland (St. Mary's County & Calvert County), including local Commissioners, Sheriffs, School Boards, General Assembly Districts 27 & 29, U.S. House MD-05, and Statewide leadership.
Mission & Aggregation Notice: Our mission is candidate information aggregation—helping Southern Maryland voters compare candidate stances side-by-side without digging through campaign websites, Facebook posts, and news articles. All content is aggregated from public sources.
Always verify with primary sources: Official voting locations, rules, and candidate certifications must be verified directly with the St. Mary's County Board of Elections, Calvert County Board of Elections, or Maryland State Board of Elections.
Board of County Commissioners (Local Seats)
Board of County Commissioners - President
Chief presiding officer of the 5-member St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners, elected county-wide at-large. Directs budget priorities, county administrator oversight, and regional policy.
General Election Ballot (2):
Local Filings
Board of County Commissioners - District 1
Represents Southern St. Mary's County. Candidates must reside in District 1; all county voters vote in the general election.
Board of County Commissioners - District 2
Represents central/Leonardtown area. Candidates must reside in District 2; all county voters vote in the general election.
Board of County Commissioners - District 3
Represents northern central St. Mary's. Candidates must reside in District 3; all county voters vote in the general election.
Board of County Commissioners - District 4
Represents the NAS Pax River corridor and Lexington Park. Candidates must reside in District 4; all county voters vote in the general election.
Board of County Commissioners - District 1
Represents Southern Calvert County. Candidate must reside in District 1; elected countywide by all Calvert County voters. Overseas county budget, emergency services, and infrastructure priorities.
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Board of County Commissioners - District 2
Represents Central Calvert County and county seat Prince Frederick. Candidate must reside in District 2; elected countywide. Directs town center master planning and county operations.
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Board of County Commissioners - District 3
Represents Northern Calvert County and the Route 4 commuter corridor. Candidate must reside in District 3; elected countywide.
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Board of County Commissioners - At-Large
Two at-large county commissioner seats representing all of Calvert County, elected countywide without geographic residency restrictions. Vote for up to 2 candidates.
County Constitutional Offices & Board of Education
Sheriff of St. Mary's County
Constitutional chief law enforcement officer of St. Mary's County, operating America's oldest sheriff's office (established 1637). Oversees law enforcement patrol, investigations, corrections, and courthouse security.
General Election Ballot (2):
Local Filings
Board of Education - District 1
Non-partisan governance of St. Mary's County Public Schools, superintendent oversight, curriculum policy, and $300M+ operating budget allocation.
General Election Ballot (2):
Local Filings
Board of Education - District 3
Non-partisan governance of St. Mary's County Public Schools for District 3.
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Local Filings
Sheriff of Calvert County
Chief law enforcement officer of Calvert County, directing road patrol, criminal investigations, special operations, detention center administration, and courthouse security.
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Board of Education - At-Large
Non-partisan governance of Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS), approving educational budgets, curriculum standards, and school facility plans. Two seats elected countywide; vote for up to 2 candidates.
Maryland General Assembly (Districts 27 & 29)
Maryland State Senate - District 29
Represents St. Mary's County and southern Calvert County in the 47-member Maryland State Senate in Annapolis.
General Election Ballot (2):
Local Filings
Maryland House of Delegates - District 29A
Represents northern St. Mary's County in the Maryland General Assembly, including Charlotte Hall, Mechanicsville, and Golden Beach.
Maryland House of Delegates - District 29B
Represents southern St. Mary's County, Lexington Park, Great Mills, and the NAS Patuxent River defense corridor in the Maryland House of Delegates.
General Election Ballot (2):
Local Filings
Maryland House of Delegates - District 29C
Represents central St. Mary's County (Leonardtown, California) and southern Calvert County (Solomons, Lusby) in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Local Filings
Maryland State Senate - District 27
Upper chamber of the Maryland General Assembly representing Northern & Central Calvert County and portions of Southern Maryland.
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Maryland House of Delegates - District 27A
Represents Legislative District 27A in Charles and Prince George's counties in the Maryland House of Delegates (does not include Calvert County).
General Election Ballot (0):
Candidate filings in certification.
Maryland House of Delegates - District 27B
Represents northern Calvert County (Chesapeake Beach, North Beach) and southern Prince George's County in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Maryland House of Delegates - District 27C
Represents Central and Northern Calvert County (Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Dunkirk) in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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U.S. House of Representatives (MD-05 Congressional)
U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland District 5
Federal representative in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Southern Maryland and surrounding areas, advocating for naval aviation defense infrastructure, regional highways, and Chesapeake Bay appropriations.
November 3, 2026 General Election Matchup (3 Nominees):
Filed Candidates (Verify with SBE)
Chris Chaffee
Calvert County, MD
Chris Chaffee is the Republican nominee for U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 5th Congressional District. A husband, father, grandfather, son of a veteran, small business owner, builder, and farmer with deep roots across District 5, he pledges a self-imposed 3-term limit and an America First agenda focused on economic relief, funding the Department of Defense, building a new Calvert-to-St. Mary's bridge, and government accountability.
Adrian Boafo
Bowie (Prince George's County), MD
Maryland State Delegate representing District 23, former Mayor Pro Tem of Bowie, and candidate for MD-05. Former senior congressional staffer to Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, bringing deep Capitol Hill legislative experience, tech innovation focus, and constituent service dedication.
Mildred Marie Hall
Prince George's County, MD
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 5 running in the general election from Prince George's County. Civic volunteer focusing on senior care, community wellness, and neighborhood support.
Statewide Offices (Maryland Executive Branch)
Governor & Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
Chief Executive of the State of Maryland, setting state spending, tax policy, judicial appointments, transportation priorities, and agency leadership.
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Attorney General of Maryland
Chief legal officer of Maryland, representing state agencies, prosecuting consumer protection violations, and defending state constitutional laws.
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Comptroller of Maryland
Chief financial officer of Maryland, collecting state revenue, auditing public finances, and sitting on the influential Board of Public Works.
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