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County Judge/Executive, Carroll County

Mark Bates

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Carroll County

Republican

Background

Occupation
Water and sewer department supervisor, City of Milton; former magistrate

A former Carroll County magistrate who cites 20 years as the Third District's magistrate, he has supervised the City of Milton's water and sewer department since 2010. He won the May 2026 Republican primary for judge/executive by 20 votes.

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Documented positions

Housing

  • Supports more housing for young families, workers and retirees

    Carroll Judge-Executive — Mark Bates

    Candidate questionnaire · Carroll County News-Democrat · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “Carroll County needs more quality housing options for young families, workforce employees, and retirees who want to stay in our community”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports streamlined planning and developer partnerships for growth

    Carroll Judge-Executive — Mark Bates

    Candidate questionnaire · Carroll County News-Democrat · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “through infrastructure expansion, streamlined planning processes, and partnerships with developers”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports expanding countywide sewer and natural gas service

    Carroll Judge-Executive — Mark Bates

    Candidate questionnaire · Carroll County News-Democrat · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “continued investment in our roads, bridges, expansion of county-wide sewer access, and improved natural gas availability”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports county investment in parks and community events

    Carroll Judge-Executive — Mark Bates

    Candidate questionnaire · Carroll County News-Democrat · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “continuing to support public spaces, partnering with tourism and local organizations, and investing in events”
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