Thomas D. Gibson

County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5, Maryland

Thomas D. Gibson is a candidate for County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Also running: Megan Foelber, Susan W. Krebs, Alan Grasley.

Thomas D. Gibson, also known as Tommy, is a Republican candidate running for County Commissioner in Commissioner District 5 of Carroll County, Maryland, in the 2026 elections. A Sykesville resident, Gibson is a married father of two young children. His campaign platform emphasizes maintaining safe neighborhoods by fully supporting local law enforcement and opposing sanctuary policies. Gibson also prioritizes empowering parents in education by pushing back against state overreach. Furthermore, he strongly advocates for fiscal responsibility, pledging to oppose new taxes, cut waste, and balance smart growth to protect rural communities.