Mike Hart
Candidate for County Commissioner, Calvert County, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Calvert County commissioner; business owner
Calvert County commissioner representing District 1 since December 2014 (vice-president, 2019–2020 and 2022–2024). Owner/operator of Patuxent Wine and Spirits and Barrel 9 in Lusby.
Photo: Official portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against tax increases as commissioner.
ReportCalvert County 2026 primary voters guideCandidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com
“I’ve consistently voted against tax increases, increased school security, and stood firmly with law enforcement.”
Public safety
Supported increased school security.
ReportCalvert County 2026 primary voters guideCandidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com
“increased school security, and stood firmly with law enforcement”
Housing
Opposes high-density housing.
ReportCalvert County 2026 primary voters guideCandidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com
“By opposing high-density housing and spearheading a two year data center moratorium, I am dedicated to protecting our community’s rural character”
Environment & parks
Led a two-year data center moratorium.
ReportCalvert County 2026 primary voters guideCandidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com
“By opposing high-density housing and spearheading a two year data center moratorium”
All sources (4)
- 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: Calvert County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Michael R. Hart, Board of County Commissioners, Calvert County
Government record · Maryland Manual On-Line, Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- Calvert County 2026 primary voters guide
Candidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com
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