Calvert County
2026 Election Guide & Candidate Tracker
Independent, non-partisan civic guide for Calvert County voters. Compare candidate verified stances on the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge replacement, Route 4 corridor safety, CCPS education funding, agricultural preservation, and Sheriff staffing.
Calvert County, MD
Prince Frederick • Dunkirk • Lusby • Solomons
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Our Mission: Open Elections Southern Maryland is an independent candidate information aggregation service created to help Southern Maryland voters compare candidate stances and policy positions easily side-by-side—without having to dig through separate campaign websites, Facebook posts, and local news articles across St. Mary's and Calvert Counties.
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All data on this website is aggregated and compiled from public records, statements, and media reporting. While we make every attempt to maintain accuracy, voters should always verify critical election details, polling locations, deadlines, and official candidate ballot certifications directly with primary election authorities:
- St. Mary's County Board of Elections: stmaryscountymd.gov/supervisorofelections • (301) 475-4200 Ext. 1625
- Calvert County Board of Elections: calvertcountymd.gov/154/Election-Board • (410) 535-2214
- Maryland State Board of Elections: elections.maryland.gov • 1-800-222-8683
Calvert County Contests
Explore All Election Races
Browse through all 19 local, legislative, congressional, and state contests. Use the arrow buttons or filter tabs to explore candidate matchups and compare stances.
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.
Governor & Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
Chief Executive of the State of Maryland, setting state spending, tax policy, judicial appointments, transportation priorities, and agency leadership.
Attorney General of Maryland
Chief legal officer of Maryland, representing state agencies, prosecuting consumer protection violations, and defending state constitutional laws.
Comptroller of Maryland
Chief financial officer of Maryland, collecting state revenue, auditing public finances, and sitting on the influential Board of Public Works.
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.
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.
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.
Board of County Commissioners - District 3
Represents Northern Calvert County and the Route 4 commuter corridor. Candidate must reside in District 3; elected countywide.
Sheriff of Calvert County
Chief law enforcement officer of Calvert County, directing road patrol, criminal investigations, special operations, detention center administration, and courthouse security.
Maryland State Senate - District 27
Upper chamber of the Maryland General Assembly representing Northern & Central Calvert County and portions of Southern Maryland.
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.
Maryland House of Delegates - District 27C
Represents Central and Northern Calvert County (Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Dunkirk) in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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.
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.
Treasurer of Calvert County
Chief financial officer responsible for the collection and disbursement of county funds, tax revenue administration, banking relations, and investment of county treasury assets.
State's Attorney for Calvert County
Constitutional officer and chief prosecutor for Calvert County, directing criminal prosecutions in the Circuit and District Courts, grand jury proceedings, and victim witness advocacy.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Elected constitutional officer maintaining all official land records, deeds, marriage licenses, and court filings for the Circuit Court for Calvert County.
Register of Wills
Elected constitutional officer providing probate services, auditing estate accounts, and maintaining records of wills and trusts in Calvert County.
Judge of the Orphans' Court
Specialized court of law overseeing the probate of wills and administration of estates for deceased persons, as well as guardianship of the property of minors. Three judges elected countywide.
The Issues Defining the 2026 Calvert County Election
Voters can review where every Calvert County candidate stands with verified quotes and direct source links.
Thomas Johnson Bridge & Route 4
Replacing the aging two-lane bridge over the Patuxent River and synchronizing signals along Route 4 through Dunkirk and Owings to reduce daily commuter gridlock.
Compare StancesCCPS & Blueprint Funding
Navigating the local share of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, retaining certified teachers with competitive salaries, and modernizing vocational career training.
Compare StancesSheriff Staffing & Public Safety
School Resource Officer deployment, competitive compensation for Calvert County Sheriff deputies, combating fentanyl trafficking, and detention center safety.
Compare StancesRecent Calvert County Updates
Bringing Hidden Evidence Into View: St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Highlights Crime Lab Upgrades
New forensic laser and imaging technology helps the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office crime lab locate and document evidence that may be difficult to see under ordinary lighting. (Graphic by The BayNet) LEONARDTOWN, Md. — An item can appear to have no fingerprints under ordinary light and still hol
Honey, We Won HOW Much?! Mechanicsville Woman’s Scratch-Off Delivers Double The Cash
BALTIMORE – A hectic day turned into a memorable one for a woman from Mechanicsville when she won a $50,000 top prize playing the Maryland Lottery’s $5 In the Green scratch-off. She claimed the prize Oct. 16 at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, husband at her side. The winner reported she has been
Shot In Broad Daylight: Prince George’s County Man Charged In Fatal Weekend Shooting
Michael Ritch CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Saturday. The suspect is 29-year-old Michael Ritch of Capitol Heights. He is charged with the murder of 45-year-old Devin Mason of no fi
Maryland Housing Market Cools in September as Buyer Activity Slows and Inventory Climbs
Pending sales fall 16.5% as inventory increases 21.3%, giving buyers more choices in a slower market. ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s housing market slowed considerably in September, with fewer sales, declining buyer activity, and a growing number of homes available for purchase. While prices remained relati