Brandon Russell
Candidate for County Commissioner, St. Mary's County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Government contractor
- Campaign website
- votebrandonrussell.com
A government contractor project manager who founded Informed St. Mary's, a local government information project, in 2022, and previously served on the Department of Social Services Advisory Board, according to his campaign site.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes shifting tax burdens to highly profitable interests.
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“I’ll examine ways to responsibly shift tax burdens to those profiting heavily from our community.”
Public safety
Proposes adding public safety to adequate-facilities rules.
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“I’ll push to update the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance to include fire, EMS, police, and health services.”
Education
Opposes school closures; supports more school investment.
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“I’ll focus on student success by investing in schools instead of demanding their closure.”
Housing
Opposes industrial development near neighborhoods.
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“That means no industrial development near neighborhoods, discouraging over saturation of commercial uses, and supporting rural preservation to protect agri- and aquaculture.”
Supports expanding access to homeownership and medical care.
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“I’ll work directly with community partners and government agencies to expand access to homeownership and medical care.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to refuse developer campaign donations.
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“I won’t be bought by developer donations”
All sources (3)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: St. Mary's County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Brandon Russell for Commissioner
Campaign website · Brandon Russell for Commissioner · votebrandonrussell.com
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