County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Jim Adkins — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Jim Adkins is a Democratic candidate for Wicomico County Council in District 2. A business manager for a Fortune 500 company and a former small business owner, Adkins was born and raised in Mardela Springs, where he and his wife of 48 years still reside. He is a 1975 graduate of Mardela High School. His platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring planned growth that preserves the county's agricultural lands. Adkins is a member of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and has been an active member of the Mardela Springs Volunteer Fire Company for over two decades.

• Patrick Adkins — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Patrick Adkins is a Republican candidate for Wicomico County Council in District 2. A lifelong resident of the county, he is a husband, father of three girls, and a small business owner in Mardela Springs. With over 15 years of experience as a mechanic, Adkins is not a career politician and advocates for more responsive and transparent government. His platform includes staunch support for law enforcement, which he believes can be balanced with community trust, and a commitment to increasing community oversight through initiatives like Citizen Oversight Committees and monthly Open Government Nights.

• James Winn — Republican Central Committee in Wicomico, Maryland

  James Winn is a Republican member of the Wicomico County Council, representing the county at-large since December 2022. Born in Olney, Maryland, in 1992, he is a graduate of Parkside High School in Salisbury. A third-generation small business owner, Winn co-owns and operates the Acme Ceramic Tile Company. As a councilman, he prioritizes keeping taxes low, supporting public safety, and upholding constitutional rights. He is a vocal advocate for parental rights and choice in education, emphasizing a curriculum focused on traditional subjects. His campaign focused on a need for change in county government and the protection of personal freedoms.