County Commissioner in Commissioner District 4, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Ryan B. Daniels — County Commissioner in Lexington Park, MD

  Ryan B. Daniels is a Democratic candidate running for St. Mary's County Commissioner in District 4. A native of St. Mary's County, Daniels was born on the local naval base and raised in the Lexington Park area. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was wounded in combat. After concluding his military service in 2016, he worked at Patuxent River Naval Air Station until 2023. He then launched a small business to help veterans access their benefits. His campaign priorities include addressing local housing affordability, managing the cost of living, preserving rural spaces, and expanding community engagement.

• Scott R. Ostrow — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 4, Maryland

  Scott R. Ostrow is a Republican candidate running for re-election as County Commissioner for District 4 in St. Mary's County, Maryland. First elected in 2022, he has focused on community revitalization, economic growth, and maintaining responsible budgets. Professionally, he worked as a purchasing agent and subcontracts manager for a federal contractor. Ostrow holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration focused on finance, and a master's degree in Business Administration and Leadership. He remains highly active locally, serving on the St. Mary's Board of Health and the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.

• Dawn Zimmerman — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 4, Maryland

  Dawn Zimmerman is a Republican candidate in Maryland running for the St. Mary's County Commission to represent District 4. She previously campaigned for the same seat during the 2022 election cycle. In the 2022 Republican primary, she competed against Scott R. Ostrow but was defeated after receiving approximately forty-five percent of the vote. Zimmerman has since launched a new campaign and filed to run in the upcoming 2026 primary election. Her official campaign committee is registered as Citizens for Dawn Zimmerman. She remains an active participant in local politics, seeking to represent the residents of St. Mary's County.