Roy Alvey
On August 12, 2026, the St. Mary's County Republican Central Committee (RCC) met and voted to appoint Roy Alvey to fill the Commissioner President slot on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot following the passing of primary winner Tom Jarboe. The committee worked closely with the Maryland Board of Elections and state party officials. Alvey earned 2,119 votes (33.5%) in the June 2026 primary (the second highest number of votes).
Republican nominee for St. Mary's County Commissioner President. A lifelong county resident living in Valley Lee with his wife Rose. U.S. Army veteran (82nd Airborne Infantry Division) and active member of Veterans of Helen and American Legion Post 221 in Avenue. Worked 38 years for Verizon Telephone Company, working closely with NAS Patuxent River and Webster Field installing high-speed data while serving on the CWA Local 2107 Legislative Committee, alongside 20 years as a night shift manager for Safeway Stores Inc. (UFCW Local 400). Brings over 25 years of civic leadership, having served on the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) as commissioner and former chairman, the Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, the SMCPS Ethics Committee, and the Sheriff's Citizens' Academy. Following the tragic passing of primary winner Tom Jarboe on August 5, 2026, the St. Mary's County Republican Central Committee met on August 12 and voted in accordance with Maryland Election Law to appoint Alvey (who earned the second highest vote total in the primary with 2,119 votes, 33.5%) to fill the vacancy on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot, as announced in an official press release by Chairwoman Jennifer Boyd on August 13, 2026.
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Public record positions, statements, and campaign positions.
Lowering Taxes, Fiscal Prudence & Focusing on Needs Over Wants
Advocates for lowering county taxes and exercising strict fiscal discipline, emphasizing that the Board of Commissioners must review all county budgets, fees, and programs to spend taxpayers' dollars wisely and prioritize core necessities rather than discretionary wants.
"Some of his top priorities are supporting public safety officers, lowering taxes... and focusing on needs instead of wants... No one likes taxes. We need to review all budgets, fees and county programs to make sure we are spending our money wisely."
Halting School Redistricting, SMCPS Ethics & Programs for Youth
Draws upon his service on the SMCPS Ethics Committee and PTA to protect neighborhood school stability, opposing disruptive redistricting plans while advocating for school safety and summer recreation programs for youth.
"When elected, my priorities will be: Education... Programs for youth... My community service involvement includes: PTA Member, St. Mary's County Public Schools Ethics Committee Member... Some of his top priorities are... preventing redistricting in St. Mary’s County Public Schools... Alvey said he 'doesn’t want to redistrict' schools and thinks the county should 'take another look at that.' All children should feel safe at school."
Public Safety, Sheriff's Citizens' Academy & Mental Health Facilities
Pledges unwavering support for law enforcement as a graduate of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Citizens' Academy, advocating for mental health crisis facilities and collaborative solutions to combat the drug and opioid epidemic.
"When elected, my priorities will be: Public safety... My community service involvement includes: St. Mary's County Sheriff's Citizens' Academy... The drug and opioid epidemic is a concern to all. I will work with law enforcement and other agencies to remedy this situation."
Defending Farmers & Watermen, Local Business & Base Defense Infrastructure
Highlights 38 years installing high-speed data at NAS Patuxent River and Webster Field for Verizon and serving on the CWA Local 2107 Legislative Committee, while championing protections for local businesses, family farms, and commercial watermen.
"We have a strong economy due to NAS and Webster Field. I worked closely with Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Webster Field installing high speed data during my time with Verizon. While working for Verizon I served on the Legislative Committee for CWA Union Local 2107... We need to support our local businesses and remember to protect our farmers and watermen, while protecting our rural character."
Closely Monitoring Development & Housing Authority Commissioner Service
Combines commissioner service on the Housing Authority of St. Mary's County with a pledge to closely monitor and regulate residential and commercial growth, resisting overdevelopment and opposing commercial cannabis facilities in rural areas.
"When elected, my priorities will be: Housing... Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority... Residential and commercial development must be closely monitored... He is also opposed to the proposed cannabis growth facility in Hollywood. 'I carry a lot of respect for the community,' he said."
Full-Time Dedication, MetCom Utility Governance & Expanding STS Transit
Stresses that being County Commissioner is a full-time job requiring complete dedication, bringing over a decade of MetCom leadership on water and sewer utility management while advocating for expanded STS bus transit and youth recreation access.
"I feel that being a County Commissioner is a full time job and I have the time and dedication to serve. For the past 25 years I have followed the workings of the county government... Board of Commissioners for the Metropolitan Commission... Alvey brought up expanding the STS bus service as a method of mitigating traffic... County Commissioners must work together to make tough decisions for the citizens of our county."
Official Campaign Priorities
- Lowering Taxes & Fiscal Discipline: Needs-over-wants budgeting, reviewing all county budgets, fees, and programs to spend wisely and reduce the tax burden
- Public Safety: Strong backing for Sheriff's deputies, correctional staff, and collaborative law enforcement initiatives
- Education & Youth: Protecting neighborhood schools, opposing redistricting, expanding youth programs, and school safety
- Workforce Housing & Managed Growth: Closely monitoring residential and commercial development; expanding affordable housing
- Protecting Rural Character & Local Economy: Safeguarding farmers and watermen while supporting small businesses and the NAS Pax River/Webster Field defense economy
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On February 19 I filed as a Republican candidate for President of the St. Mary's County Commissioners. I am a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and my wife, Rose, and I live in Valley Lee. I am a veteran and served in the U.S. Army with 82nd Airborne Infantry Division. I ...
Following the passing of primary election winner Tom Jarboe on August 5, 2026, the St. Mary's County Republican Central Committee met on August 12 and voted to appoint Roy Alvey as the Republican nominee for Commissioner President on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. Chairwoman Jennifer Boyd commended Alvey as a lifelong resident, U.S. Army veteran, and second-highest primary vote earner.