County
County Council Member, Wicomico County
District 5
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Aaron C. SadberryDemocratic
No documented position found.
Joe WhiteRepublican
- Opposes breaking or altering the county's revenue cap
- Supports lowering the county income tax rate
Public safety
Aaron C. SadberryDemocratic
No documented position found.
Joe WhiteRepublican
- Supports encrypted radios and body cameras for police
Housing
Aaron C. SadberryDemocratic
- Supports housing and job opportunities as top county needs
Joe WhiteRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Aaron C. SadberryDemocratic
- Opposes allowing data centers in Wicomico County
Joe WhiteRepublican
- Supports updated zoning and resource rules before data centers
- Supports industrial zoning for biodiesel refineries and waste facilities
Roads & infrastructure
Aaron C. SadberryDemocratic
- Supports exploring solar and other alternative energy sources
Joe WhiteRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Aaron C. SadberryDemocratic
No documented position found.
Joe WhiteRepublican
- Supports reinvesting park rental fees in local programming
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.