County Council in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Christopher Luke Posko — Democratic Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Public information about Christopher Luke Posko's candidacy for County Council in Maryland's Councilmanic District 5 is not available through web searches. Details regarding his platform, political experience, and background could not be verified through publicly accessible sources. Therefore, a factual campaign biography cannot be compiled at this time.

• Semuel Thompson, Jr. — County Council in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  There is insufficient public information to generate a biography for Semuel Thompson, Jr. While the name appears on a sample ballot for the Democratic primary for County Council in District 5, there is no readily available information about the candidate's background, career, or political platform. Public records and media coverage of the race do not provide the necessary details to construct a factual and comprehensive biography of the required length without inventing information. Therefore, a biography cannot be provided at this time.

• Mike Detmer — County Council in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Michael W. Detmer, a Republican, has been a member of the Dorchester County Council, representing District 5, since December 6, 2022. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served from 2002 to 2006, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Liberty University. Prior to his election, Detmer worked as a journalist and reporter for the Dorchester Star. He has also been a member of the Dorchester County Board of Health since 2022 and previously served on the county's Board of Elections and Redistricting Committee. Detmer is also a Community Liaison for Rep. Andy Harris. His campaign focused on prioritizing public safety and restoring effective government.