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County Commissioner, Calvert County

District 1

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Ethan CoxDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Mike HartRepublican

    • Voted against tax increases as commissioner.

Public safety

  • Ethan CoxDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Mike HartRepublican

    • Supported increased school security.

Housing

  • Ethan CoxDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Mike HartRepublican

    • Opposes high-density housing.

Environment & parks

  • Ethan CoxDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Mike HartRepublican

    • Led a two-year data center moratorium.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.