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Official 2026 Ballot Directory

2026 St. Mary's County & Maryland Races

Aggregated ballot contests for St. Mary's County Commissioners, Sheriff Steve Hall, School Board, Legislative District 29 (29A, 29B, 29C), U.S. House MD-05, and Statewide leadership.

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St. Mary's Board of County Commissioners (5 Seats)

All County Voters Vote in All Commissioner Races
St. Mary's County4-Year Term

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
St. Mary's County4-Year Term

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.

St. Mary's County4-Year Term

Board of County Commissioners - District 2

Represents central/Leonardtown area. Candidates must reside in District 2; all county voters vote in the general election.

St. Mary's County4-Year Term

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.

St. Mary's County4-Year Term

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.

County Constitutional Offices & Board of Education

St. Mary's County4-Year Term

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.

St. Mary's County4-Year Term

Board of Education - District 1

Non-partisan governance of St. Mary's County Public Schools, superintendent oversight, curriculum policy, and $300M+ operating budget allocation.

St. Mary's County4-Year Term

Board of Education - District 3

Non-partisan governance of St. Mary's County Public Schools for District 3.

General Election Ballot (1):

Local Filings

Maryland General Assembly (District 29)

State Senate & House of Delegates
Maryland Legislative 294-Year Term

Maryland State Senate - District 29

Represents St. Mary's County and southern Calvert County in the 47-member Maryland State Senate in Annapolis.

Maryland Legislative 294-Year Term

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 Legislative 294-Year Term

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.

Maryland Legislative 294-Year Term

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.

U.S. House of Representatives (MD-05 Congressional)

Southern Maryland Federal Representation
MD-05 Congressional2-Year Federal Term • Open Seat

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.

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November 3, 2026 General Election Matchup (3 Nominees):

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Chris Chaffee
RepublicanSoMD
Chris Chaffee

Calvert County, MD

Ballot Status:Republican Nominee
Primary Result:Won Primary (11,536 votes, 51.2%)

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
Democratic
Adrian Boafo

Bowie (Prince George's County), MD

Ballot Status:Democratic Nominee
Primary Result:Won Primary (33,081 votes, 32.7%)

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
Other
Mildred Marie Hall

Prince George's County, MD

Ballot Status:General Ballot Qualified

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.

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30Total Primary Filings
24Democratic Contenders
3Republican Contenders
11Southern MD Residents

Statewide Offices (Maryland Executive Branch)

Maryland Statewide4-Year Term

Governor & Lieutenant Governor of Maryland

Chief Executive of the State of Maryland, setting state spending, tax policy, judicial appointments, transportation priorities, and agency leadership.

Maryland Statewide4-Year Term

Attorney General of Maryland

Chief legal officer of Maryland, representing state agencies, prosecuting consumer protection violations, and defending state constitutional laws.

Maryland Statewide4-Year Term

Comptroller of Maryland

Chief financial officer of Maryland, collecting state revenue, auditing public finances, and sitting on the influential Board of Public Works.