County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, 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.

• Judy Pedersen — County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Judy Pedersen is a Democratic candidate running for Calvert County Commissioner At-Large in Maryland's 2026 election. With a professional background in government communications, Pedersen has previously served as a Public Information Specialist for St. Mary's County and a Public Information Officer for the Fairfax County Park Authority. She is also deeply involved in her community, having served as Chair of the Calvert County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Describing herself as a centrist Democrat, Pedersen is running to provide transparent, people-first leadership. Her campaign focuses on supporting local businesses, responsible growth, and protecting Calvert's rural character.

• Antoine S. White — County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Antoine S. White is a Democratic candidate for County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County, Maryland. A lifelong county resident and U.S. Air Force veteran, White brings a strong background in public service. He previously served on the Calvert County Board of Education, holding leadership roles such as President and Vice President. Deeply involved in his community, he has volunteered and collaborated with local schools for over thirty years. As a parent, his children were educated in the district. His platform focuses on smart growth, fiscal responsibility, infrastructure readiness, and transparency.

• Earl "Buddy" Hance — County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Earl "Buddy" Hance is a Republican serving as an At-Large Representative on the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners in Maryland. First elected in 2018, he is in his second term and served as Board President from 2020 to 2025. A fourth-generation farmer, Hance operates a family corn and soybean farm in Port Republic. Prior to his county service, he was the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture from 2009 to 2015 and President of the Maryland Farm Bureau. A lifelong resident, Hance has volunteered with the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department since graduating from Calvert High School in 1973.

• Todd Ireland — County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Todd M. Ireland is a Republican serving as an At-Large County Commissioner in Calvert County, Maryland. Elected to his first term in December 2022, he currently serves as President of the Board of County Commissioners. A lifelong county resident, Ireland dedicated nearly 29 years to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as a Captain in 2021. He has also spent his life working as a waterman on the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River. Ireland lives on his family's farm in Huntingtown with his wife and two sons. He prioritizes public safety and smart growth.

• Jason Scaggs — County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Jason Scaggs is a Republican candidate running for Calvert County Commissioner At-Large in Maryland. A conservative activist, he previously served as an associate member of the Calvert County Republican Central Committee. Scaggs has been deeply involved in local politics, supporting candidates for the county school board. Professionally, he is a small business owner who has operated his company, The Flag Barn, since 2015. His platform focuses on core principles, advocating for smaller government, lower taxes, and fewer regulations. He is an active outdoor enthusiast who resides in Calvert County with his wife and three children.

• Patti Stueckler — County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Patti Stueckler is a Republican running for Calvert County Commissioner At-Large in Maryland. A real estate agent for 24 years, she leads Team Stueckler and is known for her deep roots in Southern Maryland. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a journalism and marketing degree. As a past president of the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert County and member of the local Republican Central Committee, Stueckler brings strong civic leadership experience. Her campaign focuses on implementing measured growth, ensuring transparency, preserving the county's rural charm, and lowering property taxes for residents.

• Barbara J. Warner — County Commissioner At Large in Calvert County At-Large, Maryland

  Barbara J. Warner is a Republican candidate for Calvert County Commissioner At-Large in Maryland. A lifelong resident of the county, she gave nearly thirty-three years to public service in the local government before retiring in 2025. As a grant writer for the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Warner developed deep expertise in county operations, budgeting, procurement, and policy compliance. In early 2026, she became a published author, releasing her debut faith-based book, "Real Life Experiences and Interesting Situations". She now seeks to bring her extensive institutional knowledge to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Kenneth B. Lee — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Kenneth B. Lee is a Republican political candidate from Huntingtown, Maryland. He recently organized a 2026 campaign for the office of County Commissioner At-Large in Calvert County, running under the campaign committee "Kenneth Lee for Calvert Commissioner". Although he officially filed for this local county contest in February 2026, state election records indicate he subsequently withdrew his candidacy. Previously, Lee sought public office during the 2022 election cycle. In that race, he ran in the Republican primary for Maryland State Senator to represent Legislative District 27, but he did not advance past the primary.