County
County Commissioner, St. Mary's County
District 3
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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
Joshua KyteDemocratic
No documented position found.
John O'ConnorRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike Alderson, Jr.Unaffiliated
- Voted against the county business excise tax.
Public safety
Joshua KyteDemocratic
No documented position found.
John O'ConnorRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike Alderson, Jr.Unaffiliated
- Supports recruiting and retaining emergency services staff.
Education
Joshua KyteDemocratic
No documented position found.
John O'ConnorRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike Alderson, Jr.Unaffiliated
- Supports broader dual enrollment for career-bound students.
Housing
Joshua KyteDemocratic
No documented position found.
John O'ConnorRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike Alderson, Jr.Unaffiliated
- Supports building more small single-family homes.
Economy & jobs
Joshua KyteDemocratic
No documented position found.
John O'ConnorRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike Alderson, Jr.Unaffiliated
- Opposes data centers and more cannabis grow facilities.
Environment & parks
Joshua KyteDemocratic
No documented position found.
John O'ConnorRepublican
No documented position found.
Mike Alderson, Jr.Unaffiliated
- Supports expanding Right to Farm Act protections.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.