County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Robert Buckey — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

  Robert Buckey is a Republican candidate running for County Commissioner in District 3 of Queen Anne's County, Maryland. A longtime resident of the county for nearly thirty years, Buckey brings extensive experience spanning multiple branches of government. He previously served as the District 3 County Commissioner after winning the 2014 election, where he successfully spearheaded key initiatives to support local businesses through updated procurement policies. Professionally, Buckey possesses over twenty years of leadership experience in business management, having worked as a General Manager and served as a Maryland District Court Commissioner.

• Barry Donadio — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

  Barry Donadio is a Republican candidate for Queen Anne's County Commissioner in District 3, Maryland. A decorated military veteran, Donadio served in the New York Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Air National Guard. From 2002 to 2010, he served in the U.S. Secret Service, protecting Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. In 2013, Donadio founded Public Security LLC, a private investigation and security firm. He is also the author of "TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account," detailing his experience responding to the 1996 disaster. Active in his party, Donadio was appointed Sergeant at Arms of the Maryland Republican Party in 2017.

• Phil L. Dumenil — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 3, Maryland

  Philip L. Dumenil is a Republican candidate for Queen Anne's County Commissioner representing District 3 in Maryland. First elected in 2011, he is currently serving his third non-consecutive term in office. Born in California, Dumenil relocated to Maryland and worked as an electrician before spending twenty years in the hospitality industry. He later transitioned into a career as a licensed property, casualty, and life insurance agent. Deeply engaged in his Eastern Shore community since moving there in 2001, Dumenil has served as a youth baseball coach and high school athletic boosters president. He filed to run again in the 2026 primary election.