County Commissioner in Commissioner District 1, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Jeff Hovis — Democratic Central Committee in Garrett, Maryland

  Jeff Hovis is an active member of the Democratic Party in Garrett County, Maryland, where he serves as the Secretary of the Garrett County Democratic Central Committee. His current term on the committee is set to expire in 2026. While the Garrett County Democratic Party has expressed its intention to field candidates for all three County Commissioner positions in the 2026 election, there is currently no public information confirming that Hovis is a candidate for District 1. According to the most recent publicly available candidate filings from the Garrett County Board of Elections, Jeff Hovis has not filed the necessary paperwork to run for this or any other office.

• Andrew "Harv" Harvey — Candidate in Oakland, Maryland

  Information regarding Andrew "Harv" Harvey's professional and educational background is not readily available in public records.

• S. Larry Tichnell — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 1, Maryland

  S. Larry Tichnell is a Republican County Commissioner representing District 1 in Garrett County, Maryland. He has held this public office since December 9, 2014. In addition to his role in county government, Tichnell is an established local businessman as the owner and operator of Tichnell and Son Farm and Construction. He also works professionally as a sales representative for the Mountaineer Log and Siding Company. His commitment to the community is demonstrated through his service on the Board of Directors for the Garrett County Fair and his membership in the Garrett County Farm Bureau. Furthermore, he serves as a trustee at White United Methodist Church. Tichnell is married and has three children.