Mike Hart
Candidate for the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2026. Always verify official ballot status with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Mike Hart is a three-term incumbent Republican County Commissioner for District 1 (Southern Calvert) running for his fourth term in 2026. A lifelong Calvert resident and small business owner in St. Leonard, Hart's top priority is stopping high-density residential overbuilding and ensuring county infrastructure keeps pace with growth. A proven fiscal conservative who opposes raising property taxes, Hart champions reforming the county budgeting process to prioritize core community 'needs over wants,' giving the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and volunteer first responders the tools they need, and protecting the environment, shorelines, and working waterfronts.
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Public record positions, statements, and campaign positions.
Proven Conservative Record: 'Needs Over Wants' Budget Reform
Points to his proven record of refusing to raise taxes while calling for fundamental reforms in how county budgets are structured to control rising spending and protect citizens living within their means.
"I think I have proven I will not raise taxes and I have a proven conservative approach... 'Needs' are a bigger priority than 'wants.' I know a lot of people are feeling stress living within their means. How the budget is done needs to change."
Environmental & Resident Benefits Test on Data Center Proposals
Voted for the county's data center moratorium and maintains that no data center can be approved unless clear tangible benefits for residents are proven and environmental safety is guaranteed.
"While I have an open mind, as with any entity, we should ask what are the benefits for Calvert residents and what are the environmental impacts. I can't sign off on anything detrimental to the environment."
Defending Calvert Cliffs' Economic Contribution & Power Grid Integrity
Longtime advocate for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant as the county's largest taxpayer, supporting plant license extensions and union jobs, while opposing arrangements that bypass public grid oversight.
"Calvert Cliffs has been an exemplary corporate neighbor in Lusby for fifty years, keeping our property tax rates low and providing hundreds of family-supporting jobs. We must defend its clean baseload generation for all of Maryland."
Stopping Overbuilding & Fighting High-Density Residential Sprawl
Identifies halting high-density residential developments as his number one reason for seeking reelection to a fourth term, warning that county roads and infrastructure cannot support unchecked subdivision growth.
"I do not want to see high density. We don't have the infrastructure. We need to stop the overbuilding of Calvert County."
Equipping the Calvert County Sheriff's Office & First Responders
Pledges robust county support and modern tools for the deputies and staff of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and volunteer fire/EMS squads.
"They're doing a great job. We need to give them the tools."
Shoreline Erosion Prevention & Residential Septic System Relief
Urges proactive county and state collaboration to tackle shoreline erosion along the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River and resolve failing residential septic systems to protect waterways.
"County and state officials need to address the probability of more failing residential septic systems and erosion, especially shoreline erosion... I can't sign off on anything detrimental to the environment."
Official Campaign Priorities
- Stopping High-Density Residential Overbuilding: Halting unsustainable high-density sprawl that outpaces county roads, schools, and utility infrastructure
- Fiscal Stewardship & 'Needs Over Wants' Budgeting: Reforming county budgeting to live within taxpayers' means and holding the line against property tax increases
- Full Support for Law Enforcement & First Responders: Equipping the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and volunteer fire/EMS departments with necessary modern tools
- Environment & Infrastructure First: Demanding rigorous environmental reviews before considering any data centers, and tackling shoreline erosion and septic system repairs
- Defending Clean Baseload Power & Southern Calvert Jobs: Supporting Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and preserving traditional commercial maritime and seafood heritage
Live Activity Timeline
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — Calvert County leaders highlighted business growth and investments in public services before fielding questions about development, tourism and transparency during the Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County event Oct. 1. Held at Rod ’N’ Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, the
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed Bradley J. Neitzel as the county’s next attorney Tuesday, concluding a search that began in January. Neitzel is scheduled to begin Oct. 19. He currently serves as chief of litigation for the Baltimore County Of
Screenshot from Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County commissioners approved open-ended contracts and doubled severance payments for several senior county employees following a lengthy debate over cost, employee retention and the authority of the
Screenshot from Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – Calvert County, MD – Sep. 29, 2026 NORTH BEACH, Md. — Four North Beach Senior Center employees were honored Sept. 29 for helping save a participant who collapsed and became unresponsive while exercising at the center. The incident occur
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County commissioners approved three appointments to the county Board of Appeals in a 3-2 vote Sept. 29 after two commissioners argued that the decision should be left to the next elected board. The Board of County Commissioners appointed Ronald Scott and Barbara Warne
Amazon has signed a 20-year deal to buy power from the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant in Lusby. Constellation Energy says the agreement will pay for more than $3 billion in upgrades, add about 190 megawatts of generating capacity and give the company the financial footing to keep Maryland’s only nucle
Calvert County will be a safe and thriving community that balances economic growth with rural living, invests in every generation, and provides opportunities and quality of life for all residents.
Three-term incumbent Commissioner Mike Hart files for reelection in District 1, naming stopping high-density residential overbuilding, reforming the county budget to focus on needs over wants, and supporting the Sheriff's Office as his core priorities.