County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• James F. Wade, Sr. — Democratic Central Committee in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

  James F. Wade, Sr. is a Democratic candidate running for County Commissioner in District 3 of Charles County, Maryland. A dedicated public servant and decorated veteran, Wade served 22 years in the military before dedicating another 18 years to federal government service. A long-time resident of Waldorf, he brings over forty years of strategic planning and leadership experience to his local campaign. Wade has a strong history of veteran advocacy, previously serving as State Commander of the Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars and currently chairing the Baltimore War Memorial. In 2025, he joined the Charles County Democratic Central Committee.

• McKayla Wilkes — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

  McKayla Wilkes is a community organizer, activist, and Democratic candidate running for Charles County Commissioner in District 3. Wilkes previously ran for the U.S. House in Maryland's 5th Congressional District, challenging the political establishment with a grassroots, working-class platform. Drawing from her personal experiences, she founded "Schools Not Jails" in 2020 to advocate for criminal justice reform and combat the school-to-prison pipeline. In her campaign for County Commissioner, Wilkes is prioritizing community-first development, fully funded schools and infrastructure, housing stability for working families, and strong accountability in local government.

• Julian D. Clark — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

  Julian D. Clark is a Republican political candidate running for the office of County Commissioner for District 3 in Charles County, Maryland. Clark officially entered the political race by filing as an active candidate on February 24, 2026, to participate in the upcoming Maryland primary election. His political campaign is organized under the committee named Campaign to Elect Julian Clark, Sr. To support his campaign efforts and communicate with voters, Clark has established a campaign website at www.electjulianclark.com and maintains social media pages under the name "Elect Julian Clark". His campaign operations are based out of La Plata, Maryland.

• Courtney J. Edmonds — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

  Courtney J. Edmonds is a Democratic political figure who launched a 2026 campaign for County Commissioner in Charles County, Maryland, representing Commissioner District 3. Based in White Plains, Edmonds officially filed her candidacy in July 2025 with the Committee to Elect Courtney J. Edmonds, featuring Jennifer Edmonds as treasurer. During her campaign, she positioned herself as a vital bridge-builder for a district experiencing a split between suburban growth and rural traditions. Her platform heavily emphasized the critical importance of ethics, empathy, and integrity in local governance. According to state election records, her active candidacy was withdrawn in February 2026.