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County Council Member, Frederick County
District 1
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county council member votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.
Public safety
Louisa ConklinDemocratic
- Supports ensuring the sheriff complies with ending 287(g)
Frank J. HollewaRepublican
- Supports continuing 287(g) agreements with ICE
Education
Louisa ConklinDemocratic
- Supports full funding for Frederick County Public Schools
Frank J. HollewaRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Louisa ConklinDemocratic
- Supports rent stabilization and good cause eviction
Frank J. HollewaRepublican
- Supports lower government fees and faster housing approvals
Roads & infrastructure
Louisa ConklinDemocratic
- Proposes data centers supply 70% of power from renewables
Frank J. HollewaRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Louisa ConklinDemocratic
- Opposes the expanded data center overlay
- Proposes reversing the overlay expansion to 1,600 acres
Frank J. HollewaRepublican
- Opposes the expanded data center (CDI) overlay
- Supports recycling drives and energy conservation programs
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; 5 issues covered in this race.