Ryan B. Daniels

Ryan B. Daniels is a Democratic candidate running for St. Mary's County Commissioner in District 4. A native of St. Mary's County, Daniels was born on the local naval base and raised in the Lexington Park area. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was wounded in combat. After concluding his military service in 2016, he worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Station until 2023. He then launched a small business to help veterans access their benefits. His campaign priorities include addressing local housing affordability, managing the cost of living, preserving rural spaces, and expanding community engagement.