County Council in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Aaron C. Sadberry — County Council in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Aaron C. Sadberry is a Democratic candidate running for the Wicomico County Council to represent Councilmanic District 5 in Maryland. Professionally, Sadberry serves as a Construction Inspector for the Town of Easton Engineering Department. In this role, he has managed significant municipal infrastructure initiatives, including the Harrison Street Storm Drain Improvement to alleviate flooding, and the repaving of the North/South Rail Trail. Leveraging his background in local government and hands-on project management, Sadberry is actively campaigning to serve his local community and represent the residents of Wicomico County's District 5.

• Ben Jorden — County Council in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Ben Jorden is a Republican candidate running for the Wicomico County Council to represent District 5 in Maryland. A dedicated public servant and local leader, Jorden currently serves as the Mayor of Delmar, Maryland, a unique bi-state community. In his role as mayor, he has consistently advocated for policies that benefit working families and support youth education and workforce development. Beyond his dedicated work in local government, Jorden is a local businessman actively involved with Shore Home Construction. A committed family man, he lives in Delmar with his wife and children. Jorden is focused on bringing his leadership experience to the county level to serve District 5.

• Joe White — Republican Central Committee in Wicomico, Maryland

  Joe White is a Republican candidate for the Wicomico County Council, representing Councilmanic District 5 in Maryland. A lifelong Parsonsburg resident and Wicomico High School graduate, he brings a background in environmental science and decades of private-sector business experience to his campaign. He focuses on promoting fiscal discipline, protecting the Property Tax Revenue Cap, improving public education, and expanding local vocational training. White also emphasizes preserving Wicomico County's rural character, farmland, and natural resources. Additionally, he previously served as a cadet for the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company.

• Jeremy Scott Alexander — County Council in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Jeremy Scott Alexander ran as a Democratic candidate for the Wicomico County Council in Councilmanic District 5. With a long career in public service, Alexander is an executive assistant at the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University. His extensive experience includes serving in the Clinton administration within the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy. He was also the director of government affairs for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and a scheduler for Representative Yvette D. Clarke. Locally, he serves on the Salisbury Human Rights Advisory Committee and the county Democratic Central Committee.