Sam Shoge
Candidate for County Commissioner, Kent County
Background
- Campaign website
- electsamshoge.com
Co-founder and partner of an economic development advisory firm; former head of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce and former Chestertown Town Council member.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports proactive tracking of short-term rental listings
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Kent County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should proactively track listings, cross-check registrations, and ensure compliance.”
Education
Pledges to seek more state funding for the middle school
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Kent County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My focus is securing additional state funding, then ensuring the school is built on time and on budget.”
Housing
Opposes letting too much housing shift to short-term rentals
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Kent County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we can't let too much housing shift to short-term use.”
Government & transparency
Opposes expanding to five commissioners for now
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Kent County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The case for expanding to five commissioners is inconclusive, so I don't support a change right now.”
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: Kent County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Kent County Commissioner
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
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