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Martha's Vineyard Commission Member

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9
Term
2 years
Candidates
5
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Martha's Vineyard Commission is the island's regional planning agency: it reviews large developments and designates districts of critical planning concern. Nine of its members are elected islandwide.

Nine commissioners are elected islandwide, with no more than two from any one town (Vineyard Gazette, 2024). Five candidates are on the list; remaining seats may be filled by write-ins. TODO: confirm the vote-for count on a 2026 Dukes County sample ballot.

Benjamin F. Robinson

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Tisbury

The gist

No documented position found.

Ernest Douglas Sederholm

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West Tisbury

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No documented position found.

Brian Conway Smith

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Oak Bluffs

The gist

No documented position found.

Frederick Khedouri

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Chilmark

The gist

No documented position found.

Katherine E. Putnam

No party listed

Edgartown

The gist

No documented position found.

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