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County Commissioner, Charles County

District 2

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Term
4 years
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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.

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Brandon A. Paulin

Democratic

Mayor of Indian Head

The gist

  • Supports school–business–college career pathways.
  • Supports business growth to ease residential property taxes.
  • Supports funding for safe roads, water and broadband.
  • Supports flood-reduction and shoreline protection projects.
  • Pledges to make affordability central to county decisions.
  • Pledges district listening sessions on community development.
More about Brandon
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  1. Supports school–business–college career pathways.

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Elect Brandon Paulin · votepaulin.com

    “We must strengthen partnerships between schools, local businesses, and the College of Southern Maryland to create pathways from the classroom to careers.”

  2. Supports business growth to ease residential property taxes.

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Elect Brandon Paulin · votepaulin.com

    “increases revenue for schools and public services without the further reliance on residential property taxes”

  3. Supports funding for safe roads, water and broadband.

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Elect Brandon Paulin · votepaulin.com

    “everyone deserves roads that are safe to drive on, water that's safe to drink, and access to highspeed internet”

  4. Supports flood-reduction and shoreline protection projects.

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Elect Brandon Paulin · votepaulin.com

    “I will champion projects that reduce flooding risks, protect Charles County's shorelines, and safeguard our ecosystems”

  5. Pledges to make affordability central to county decisions.

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Elect Brandon Paulin · votepaulin.com

    “I will fight to put affordability at the heart of our county’s decisions.”

  6. Pledges district listening sessions on community development.

    Priorities

    Campaign website · Elect Brandon Paulin · votepaulin.com

    “I plan to host listening sessions with communities in my district and learn more about how they want their community to develop.”

Eric Reed

Republican

Navy veteran

The gist

  • Supports law enforcement and first responders.
  • Supports prioritizing school performance and safety.
  • Supports responsible spending and budget transparency.
  • Supports smart growth with infrastructure and jobs.
More about Eric
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  1. Supports law enforcement and first responders.

    Vote Eric Reed

    Campaign website · Vote For Eric Reed · voteericreed.com

    “Supporting law enforcement and first responders so every neighborhood in District 2 stays safe.”

  2. Supports prioritizing school performance and safety.

    Vote Eric Reed

    Campaign website · Vote For Eric Reed · voteericreed.com

    “Prioritizing high-performing schools and safety so every child in Charles County has the opportunity to succeed.”

  3. Supports responsible spending and budget transparency.

    Vote Eric Reed

    Campaign website · Vote For Eric Reed · voteericreed.com

    “Responsible spending and transparency so every tax dollar works for residents, not bureaucracy.”

  4. Supports smart growth with infrastructure and jobs.

    Vote Eric Reed

    Campaign website · Vote For Eric Reed · voteericreed.com

    “Smart growth that protects our communities while supporting the infrastructure and jobs Charles County needs.”

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