County Council At Large in Frederick County At-Large, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Tiffany Grant — County Council At Large in Frederick County At-Large, Maryland

  Tiffany Grant is a Democratic candidate for Frederick County Council At-Large in Maryland. As a community advocate, nonprofit leader, fitness enthusiast, and finance professional, she brings diverse experience to her campaign. Raised in a military family, Grant overcame the loss of both parents at eighteen and faced subsequent housing instability. Drawing on her resilience as a survivor of domestic violence, she relates to the challenges that working families face. In addition to her career in finance, Grant has served as a Chief Judge for Maryland elections. She is highly focused on housing affordability and government transparency.

• Renee Knapp — County Council At Large in Frederick County At-Large, Maryland

  Renee Knapp is a Democratic member of the Frederick County Council, representing the county At-Large. Following her election in 2022, Knapp has focused on key local issues during her term on the council. She sponsored legislation aimed at creating a property tax credit for home-based daycare providers and co-chaired a county workgroup dedicated to studying data centers. Prior to her election, Knapp was deeply involved in local political organizations. She served on the Board of Directors for The Women's Democratic League of Frederick County and was a member of the Frederick County Democratic State Central Committee. Knapp was also a longtime volunteer with Frederick County Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Mount St. Mary's University.

• Sam Newhouse — County Council At Large in Frederick County At-Large, Maryland

  Sam Newhouse is a 32-year-old community organizer running as a Democratic candidate for the Frederick County Council At-Large seat in Maryland. A resident of New Market, Newhouse became known as an early organizer of the local data center referendum movement. He actively served as a member of the nonpartisan Frederick County Data Center Referendum Committee, working to collect signatures. He stepped down from his committee position in February 2026 to officially file for his County Council race. His campaign committee is "Frederick County for Sam Newhouse," and he operates a YouTube channel called "sustainabletechwithSam".

• Brad W. Young — County Council At Large in Frederick County At-Large, Maryland

  Brad W. Young is a Democratic politician currently serving as President of the Frederick County Council as an At-Large member in Maryland. A Frederick native, Young brings extensive leadership experience from his 12-year tenure on the Frederick County Board of Education. Professionally, he is the President and CEO of Maryland Financial Planners, Ltd., with decades of financial experience. Young earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland, an M.B.A. from Frostburg State University, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Hood College. Additionally, he has taught as an adjunct faculty member at Mount St. Mary's University.

• Pamela Ciliberti — Republican Central Committee in Frederick, Maryland

  Pamela Ciliberti is a Republican candidate running for the County Council At-Large seat in Frederick County, Maryland. Growing up in a military family, Ciliberti spent years living in locations like Hawaii and the Philippines, exposing her to diverse cultures. She has a strong political background, currently serving as the Chair of the Frederick County Republican Central Committee. In this role, she focuses on electing local Republicans and improving the party. Drawing on this leadership, Ciliberti seeks to serve the residents of Frederick County At-Large by bringing her unique perspective to the local County Council.

• Jack Felton — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Jack Felton is a Republican candidate seeking an At-Large seat on the Frederick County Council. This campaign represents his first time running for a position on the County Council. Felton's professional background includes a career with the United States Postal Service, where he served as postmaster for both the Mount Airy and Walkersville post offices, providing him with extensive experience in public service and local administration. Although he initially filed his candidacy for the District 2 seat, he later transitioned his campaign to run for an at-large position. Felton also has direct experience in county governance, having served on the Frederick County Board of Appeals. He was subsequently reappointed to a second three-year term on the board, which is set to begin in mid-2025.