County
Chair, Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The chair is elected countywide, presides over the Board of Supervisors and votes with it on Frederick County's budget, taxes and land use.
Taxes & budget
Alexander M. RitterNo party listed
- Proposes a multi-year study to diversify the tax base
John F. JewellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Alexander M. RitterNo party listed
No documented position found.
John F. JewellNo party listed
- Supports planned residential growth the county controls
Economy & jobs
Alexander M. RitterNo party listed
No documented position found.
John F. JewellNo party listed
- Supports another industrial park to raise county revenue
Roads & infrastructure
Alexander M. RitterNo party listed
No documented position found.
John F. JewellNo party listed
- Opposes the Valley North 765-kilovolt transmission line
Environment & parks
Alexander M. RitterNo party listed
- Opposes data centers and heavy industry in the county
John F. JewellNo party listed
- Voted to remove data centers from county zoningIn office
Government & transparency
Alexander M. RitterNo party listed
- Proposes plain-English summaries of applications on county website
- Pledges town hall meetings and outreach to young voters
John F. JewellNo party listed
- Supports a county communications department to inform residents
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.