County Commissioner in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Kenneth A. Kiler — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Kenneth A. Kiler is a Republican candidate running for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners for Carroll County, Maryland, representing District 2. A lifelong resident of Carroll County, Kiler has served as District 2 Commissioner since December 2022 and currently serves as the Board's President. Before joining the Board of Commissioners, he served on the Carroll County Board of Education from 2018 to 2022, including a term as its president. Kiler earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Washington College and served in the Maryland Army National Guard. He had a long career as a construction executive and actively volunteers in his community.

• Todd W. Tracey — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Todd W. Tracey is a Republican candidate running for the office of County Commissioner in Maryland's Carroll County, representing District 2, in the 2026 election cycle. Operating under the campaign committee Friends of Todd Tracey, he is competing in the Republican primary election against opponents Kenneth A. Kiler and Kim Zentz. Tracey resides in Hampstead, Maryland, where he bases his local political campaign. Publicly available details regarding his professional background and prior political experience are sparse, but his current campaign focuses on securing the Republican nomination to serve the residents of Carroll County's second district.

• Kim Zentz — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 2, Maryland

  Kim Zentz is a Republican candidate running for County Commissioner in Maryland's Carroll County, Commissioner District 2. A dedicated local leader, Zentz serves as President of the Republican Women's Club of Carroll County and the Carroll Learning Alliance. In her campaign, she emphasizes that effective leadership works within constraints to deliver practical solutions. Zentz's platform focuses heavily on building a thriving county through strong schools, responsible smart growth, infrastructure development, and robust public safety. She also advocates for strict taxpayer accountability and proactive engagement with municipalities.