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County Commissioner, Carroll County

District 3

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.

Public safety

  • Dennis E. FrazierDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Tom GordonRepublican

    • Supports fully funding the Sheriff's Office and fire/rescue

Housing

  • Dennis E. FrazierDemocratic

    • Supports allowing accessory dwelling units and varied lot sizes
  • Tom GordonRepublican

    • Supports density bonuses for affordable units

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Dennis E. FrazierDemocratic

    • Supports more fixed bus routes and commuter shuttles
    • Proposes shuttle buses to the Metro and Fort Meade
  • Tom GordonRepublican

    • Supports directing development to Westminster and Eldersburg growth areas
    • Supports exploring on-demand transit for seniors and youth

Health & human services

  • Dennis E. FrazierDemocratic

    • Supports more county mental health and drug treatment resources
  • Tom GordonRepublican

    No documented position found.

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