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Brandon Russell
DemocraticActive General Election Nominee• Board of County Commissioners - District 2

Brandon Russell

Leonardtown, MarylandCandidate for Commissioner District 2(240) 718-6624
Candidate on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot

Advanced as the Democratic Nominee after the June 23, 2026 Primary Election with 5,418 votes (100.0%). Always verify official ballot status with the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Cybersecurity architect and civic activist focused on modernizing county digital infrastructure, environmental protection for wetlands, and expanding workforce apprenticeships.

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Workforce Housing and Balanced Community Growth

Advocates for sensible land-use planning that protects rural character while expanding affordable workforce housing for young professionals, teachers, and deputies.

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"Our deputies, teachers, and working families should be able to afford to live in the communities they serve."

Date: 2026-04-28View Source

Official Campaign Priorities

  • Transparent county open data and live broadcast hearings
  • Attracting clean energy and tech incubator investments
  • Safeguarding local creek buffers from overdevelopment

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Samuel Russell Pistachio Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Samuel (Sal) Russell Pistachio Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son and friend, who unexpectedly passed away on the 10th of September 2026 at the age of 87. Born on the 1st of September 1939, in Ellwood City, Penn

Brandon Russell Campaign SiteSep 12
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0 Brandon Russellfor Commissioner Get Involved Buy Shirt or Magnet Make a Donation Why I'm Running Issues & Priorities About Brandon Why I’m Running For more than a decade, St. Mary’s County has had the same kind of leadership making the same decisions. The result? Rapid developm