County Commissioner in Commissioner District 6, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Sherrie Clifford — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 6, Maryland

  Sherrie Clifford is a Republican candidate running for Worcester County Commissioner in Maryland's District 6, which includes Bishopville and Ocean Pines. With decades of professional experience in financial systems, budgets, and data management, Clifford currently serves on the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee. She is also the owner and publisher of ROC Edition, an independent community newspaper recognized as "The People's Paper." Her campaign is heavily focused on transparency, factual reporting, and strict accountability. Clifford aims to use her extensive financial background to carefully analyze complex county budgets and protect taxpayer dollars for her local community.

• Lou H. Taylor — County Commissioner in Commissioner District 6, Maryland

  Lou H. Taylor is a Republican candidate running for County Commissioner in Commissioner District 6 of Worcester County, Maryland. A dedicated public servant, Taylor retired as the Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools in June 2025, concluding a distinguished 41-year career in the district. He previously served as the principal of Stephen Decatur High School for 17 years, earning the 1998–1999 Maryland Principal of the Year award. Beyond education, Taylor is an entrepreneur who has served on the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Atlantic General Hospital.