County
County Commissioner, Charles County
District 2
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
No documented position found.
Eric ReedRepublican
- Supports responsible spending and budget transparency.
Public safety
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
No documented position found.
Eric ReedRepublican
- Supports law enforcement and first responders.
Education
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
- Supports school–business–college career pathways.
Eric ReedRepublican
- Supports prioritizing school performance and safety.
Housing
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
- Pledges to make affordability central to county decisions.
Eric ReedRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
- Supports business growth to ease residential property taxes.
Eric ReedRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
- Supports funding for safe roads, water and broadband.
Eric ReedRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
- Supports flood-reduction and shoreline protection projects.
Eric ReedRepublican
- Supports smart growth with infrastructure and jobs.
Government & transparency
Brandon A. PaulinDemocratic
- Pledges district listening sessions on community development.
Eric ReedRepublican
No documented position found.
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