County Commissioner in Caroline, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Savannah Winston — County Commissioner in Caroline, Maryland

  Savannah Winston is a Democratic candidate running for County Commissioner in Caroline County, Maryland. Raised in nearby Jonestown, Winston has a strong record of municipal leadership. She currently serves Preston, where she made history in 2023 as the first woman and person of color sworn in as Mayor, after joining the commission in 2020. Professionally, she is an accountant and the founder of VanTech Business Solutions. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a master's degree from Bowie State University, where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in education and executive leadership.

• J. Travis Breeding — County Commissioner in Caroline, Maryland

  J. Travis Breeding is a Republican serving as the President of the County Commissioners for Caroline County, Maryland, having been first elected to the board in 2022. A lifelong resident of Caroline County, Breeding graduated from North Caroline High School in 2000. Professionally, he works for his family's civil construction business, Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc., where he oversees operations such as estimating and scheduling. Deeply invested in his community, Breeding has served as a local baseball coach since 2001 and acts as treasurer for American Legion Baseball. He and his wife, Rachel, reside near Preston with their three children.

• Linda Friday — County Commissioner in Caroline, Maryland

  Linda Friday is a Republican candidate for County Commissioner in Caroline County, Maryland. A dedicated community leader, she recently retired after a twenty-five-year tenure as President of the Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce. Prior to her chamber leadership, she worked in the banking industry for over twenty-five years. Friday has lived and worked on the Eastern Shore for half a century. She has served on numerous boards, including the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Chesapeake College Foundation, and CASA of Caroline. Friday's campaign for commissioner focuses on economic development, workforce housing, and education.

• Michael A. Mann — County Commissioner in Caroline, Maryland

  Michael A. Mann is a Republican candidate running for County Commissioner in Caroline County, Maryland. A dedicated member of the local community, Mann has demonstrated a strong commitment to governance and public service. He currently serves his community as the Vice-Chair of the Caroline County Construction Trades Board, where he has helped oversee electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes and standards. As he campaigns for the office of County Commissioner, Mann aims to bring his valuable experience in local advisory boards and his thorough understanding of county infrastructure to the forefront to best serve the residents of his district.

• Larry C. Porter — County Commissioner in Caroline, Maryland

  Larry C. Porter is a Republican County Commissioner for Caroline County, Maryland. First elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2010, he has served multiple terms as President and Vice President and is running as an incumbent in 2026. Before his tenure as commissioner, Porter served as the Mayor of Denton in 1991 and as a Denton Town Council member. He is the retired president of Cabell Corporation, a local real estate development firm. A lifelong Caroline County resident, he holds an A.A. from Chesapeake College and attended Salisbury University. He is a life member of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company.