County

Frederick County Board of Supervisors

Gainesboro District, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The board sets Frederick County's budget and tax rates, adopts ordinances and decides land-use cases.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Vaughn S. WhitacreNo party listed
- Supports reducing county government spending and size
Rebecca L. RagerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jason C. AikensNo party listed
- Proposes a strategic plan, fiscal plan and budget process

Housing

Vaughn S. WhitacreNo party listed
- Supports slower growth matched to county resources
Rebecca L. RagerNo party listed
- Supports affordable housing for younger residents
Jason C. AikensNo party listed
- Supports more starter homes to lower housing prices

Economy & jobs

Vaughn S. WhitacreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rebecca L. RagerNo party listed
- Supports attracting smaller businesses so residents need not commute
Jason C. AikensNo party listed
- Supports raising industry's share of the tax base

Roads & infrastructure

Vaughn S. WhitacreNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rebecca L. RagerNo party listed
- Opposes the Valley North transmission line
Jason C. AikensNo party listed
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Vaughn S. WhitacreNo party listed
- Opposes data centers as harmful to rural character
Rebecca L. RagerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jason C. AikensNo party listed
- Voted to remove data centers from county zoningIn office

Government & transparency

Vaughn S. WhitacreNo party listed
- Pledges slower, more transparent board decisions
Rebecca L. RagerNo party listed
- Pledges plain answers to residents on board decisions
Jason C. AikensNo party listed
No documented position found.

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.