Savannah Winston
Democratic
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County Commissioner, Caroline County
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- 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.
Michael A. Mann
Republican
The gist
- Supports more affordable housing
- Pledges to try to bring new businesses to the county
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Supports more affordable housing
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I do belive that we need more affordable housing.”
Pledges to try to bring new businesses to the county
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I hope to try to bring in more new business to the County”
J. Travis Breeding
RepublicanIncumbent
The gist
- Supports removing regulations that raise housing costs
- Opposes additional large-scale development
- Pledges to seek lower county tax rates
- Pledges to use settlement funds against drug abuse
- Pledges continued road and bridge improvements
More about J.
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Supports removing regulations that raise housing costs
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will continue to lobby for the removal of regulations that increase the cost of housing.”
Opposes additional large-scale development
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am not a proponent of additional large-scale development.”
Pledges to seek lower county tax rates
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will continue to search for ways to reduce the tax rates in the county.”
Pledges to use settlement funds against drug abuse
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Due to recent litigation, funding is available for drug abuse reduction. I am dedicated to using those funds effectively.”
Pledges continued road and bridge improvements
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We have made large investments in our roads and bridges, and I will continue to improve our road system.”
Larry C. Porter
RepublicanIncumbent
The gist
- Supports fewer regulatory roadblocks and incentives for development
- Supports workforce training and building trades programs
- Supports continued investment in behavioral health and addiction services
- Supports funding emergency services in a county without a hospital
- Supports investment in roads, bridges and drainage
More about Larry
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Supports fewer regulatory roadblocks and incentives for development
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should work toward minimizing regulatory roadblocks and offer incentives for development.”
Supports workforce training and building trades programs
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Workforce training and building trades are crucial to developing the need for job growth.”
Supports continued investment in behavioral health and addiction services
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We need to continue to invest in Behavioral Health and addiction services.”
Supports funding emergency services in a county without a hospital
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“As only one of two counties in the state WITHOUT a hospital, our emergency services must continue to funded and adequately supported.”
Supports investment in roads, bridges and drainage
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Caroline County CommissionerCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“roads bridges, and drainage improvement and maintenance are vital to our economy.”
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