Teri Pailen

County Commissioner in Washington, Maryland

Teri Pailen is a candidate for County Commissioner in Washington, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Democratic.

Also running: Samuel Briskin, Jonathan Fish, Chris Keane, Patrick Kirby, Les McIntosh, Sr., Lara A. Shepherd, Dave Williams, John F. Barr, Robert Matthew Breeding, Charles Burkett, Jeffrey A. Cline, April M. Compton, Randy Leatherman, Curtis W. Reigh, Kaden Snyder, Dan Young, Taj Smith.

Teri Pailen is a Democratic candidate running for the office of Washington County Commissioner in Maryland's 2026 election. As a former federal employee with extensive professional experience in grants management, she brings a background of fiscal responsibility to her campaign. Pailen is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in local government. During her campaign, she has actively advocated for community inclusion in county decision-making, notably organizing alongside residents to address public concerns regarding a proposed ICE facility. She seeks to leverage her public service background to better serve the county.