John M. McClernan

John M. McClernan is a Democratic candidate who briefly sought election as a County Commissioner for Commissioner District 2 in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, during the 2026 election cycle. Organizing his campaign under the committee Friends of John McClernan, he filed his candidacy with the state on February 24, 2026. Operating out of Leonardtown, Maryland, he established a campaign website to connect with local voters. However, public records indicate that McClernan officially withdrew from the race two days later, on February 26, 2026. Information regarding his personal and professional history remains largely private.