County

County Commissioner, Carroll County

District 1

Vote for: 1
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of three members who run county government: the county nursing home, jail and budget.

Elected to a 2-year term in 2026 due to a vacancy (Secretary of State, County Commissioner Districts 2022-2032).

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Wharton Sinkler

Democratic

The gist

Pledges the best value for taxpayers in county services.
Supports citizen involvement and input in county government.

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Pledges the best value for taxpayers in county services.
Wharton Sinkler for Carroll County Commissioner
Campaign website · Wharton4CarrollCounty · wharton4carrollcounty.com
“My platform focuses on providing the best value for taxpayers in County services.”
Supports citizen involvement and input in county government.
Wharton Sinkler for Carroll County Commissioner
Campaign website · Wharton4CarrollCounty · wharton4carrollcounty.com
“I believe in citizen involvement and input in governance”

Gene G. Chandler

RepublicanIncumbent

Bartlett

The gist

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