Register of Wills in Calvert, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Alexes N. Jones — Register of Wills in Calvert, Maryland

  Alexes N. Jones is a Democratic candidate running for the office of County Commissioner At-Large in Calvert County, Maryland, in the 2026 primary election. Operating the campaign out of Prince Frederick, Maryland, under the committee name People for Jones, Alexes, Jones is seeking to bring a strong commitment of public service to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. Dedicated to supporting the local community by taking on this vital countywide at-large position, Jones will appear on the Democratic ballot to compete alongside other candidates for a chance to advance to the general election and represent the citizens of Calvert County as a commissioner.

• Margaret H. Phipps — Register of Wills in Calvert, Maryland

  Margaret H. Phipps is a dedicated Democratic candidate seeking re-election as the Register of Wills for Calvert County, Maryland. With decades of continuous service since her initial appointment in 1977 and election in 1978, Phipps has a deep understanding of probate law, accounting, and office management. She previously served as Chief Deputy Register before assuming her current role. Phipps attended Prince George's Community College and is a past president of the Maryland Register of Wills Association, where she has chaired the automation committee since 1992. Beyond her public service, she is an active member of her church and the Calvert County Commission on Aging.

• Mark S. Lynch — Register of Wills in Calvert, Maryland

  Mark S. Lynch is a Republican candidate for Register of Wills in Calvert County, Maryland. An attorney with over four decades of legal experience, he is the principal managing attorney at Lynch Law Group, LLC in Dunkirk. His legal practice focuses on estate planning, probate administration, real estate law, and title insurance. Previously, Lynch served as Senior Underwriting Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company and as president of the Maryland Land Title Association. He holds a Master of Laws in Federal Income Taxation. Having run for Register of Wills in 2018 and 2022, Lynch currently resides in Owings, Maryland.