Patrick McLaughlin
Candidate for County Commissioner, Queen Anne's County, District 2
Background
Queen Anne's County commissioner for District 2 (J. Patrick McLaughlin).
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes tax increases despite state mandates
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Queen Anne's County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Tax Stability: Opposing hikes despite state mandates.”
Education
Opposes school board's $12 million request above required funding
Calls the Board of Education's request for $12 million over maintenance of effort (the state-required minimum) unsustainable.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Queen Anne's County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The BOE’s $12M over MOE request is unsustainable.”
Housing
Voted for the Kent Island building moratorium
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Queen Anne's County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I voted for the Kent Island building moratorium to study APFO impacts on schools, traffic, and sewer capacity.”
Supports up to $50,000 in first-time homebuyer assistance
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Queen Anne's County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support using non-taxpayer funds to boost the MPDU program, providing first-time QAC buyers up to $50,000 in assistance.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports on-demand shuttles and park-and-ride improvements
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Queen Anne's County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My plan focuses on supporting on-demand shuttle services and "Park and Ride" improvements”
Environment & parks
Voted for rural and farmland preservation initiatives
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Queen Anne's County Commissioner District 2Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have voted for every rural and farmland preservation initiative, including oyster restoration.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Patrick McLaughlin on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
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: Queen Anne's County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland Manual On-Line: Queen Anne's County, Legislative Branch
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Queen Anne's County Commissioner District 2
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
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