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County Commissioner, Charles County · District 1
Photo of Gilbert "BJ" Bowling
Gilbert "BJ" BowlingOfficial portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)

Gilbert "BJ" Bowling

Candidate for County Commissioner, Charles County, District 1

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Charles County commissioner; farmer

Charles County commissioner representing District 1 since December 2018. A farmer at Bowlings Newport Valley Farm, an assistant commander with the Prince George's County Police Department, and a former chair of the Charles County Democratic Central Committee (2014–2017).

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Photo: Official portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)

Documented positions

Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports improving roads and expanding broadband.

    Charles County 2026 primary voters guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com

    “I’ve invested in schools, strengthening public safety, improving roads and expanding broadband while protecting our rural heritage.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports balanced growth that protects rural heritage.

    Charles County 2026 primary voters guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com

    “I’m running to continue smart, balanced growth that keeps Charles County a great place to live and work.”
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