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County Commissioner, Calvert County

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Term
4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the board members who pass the county budget, set tax rates, adopt local ordinances and oversee county government.

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Mike HartOfficial portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)

Mike Hart

RepublicanIncumbent

Calvert County commissioner; business owner

The gist

  • Voted against tax increases as commissioner.
  • Led a two-year data center moratorium.
  • Opposes high-density housing.
  • Supported increased school security.
More about Mike
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  1. Voted against tax increases as commissioner.

    Calvert County 2026 primary voters guide

    Candidate 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.”
  2. Led a two-year data center moratorium.

    Calvert County 2026 primary voters guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com

    “By opposing high-density housing and spearheading a two year data center moratorium”
  3. Opposes high-density housing.

    Calvert County 2026 primary voters guide

    Candidate 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”
  4. Supported increased school security.

    Calvert County 2026 primary voters guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Southern Maryland News · Jun 4, 2026 · somdnews.com

    “increased school security, and stood firmly with law enforcement”

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