County Commissioner President in Charles, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Leonard "Lenny" Proctor — County Commissioner President in Charles, Maryland

  Leonard "Lenny" Proctor is a Democratic candidate for Charles County Commissioner representing District 2 in Maryland. A lifelong Marylander and proud member of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, Proctor brings a strong background in public service. He is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and earlier in the Maryland National Guard, earning a Governor's Citation for his dedication. Beyond his military service, Proctor has been a successful business owner for over fifteen years. He also serves as the Chairman of the Charles County Democratic Central Committee. His campaign focuses on responsible growth.

• Vontasha Romechia Simms — Democratic Central Committee At Large in Charles County At-Large, Maryland

  Vontasha Romechia Simms is a Democratic candidate running for President of the Charles County Board of Commissioners in Maryland. A resident of Waldorf, Simms has served as a member of the Charles County Democratic Central Committee. She is an environmental justice activist who has advocated against fossil fuel infrastructure and pipelines in Southern Maryland to protect the region's waterways. Simms also became an advocate for mental health reform following the tragic death of her grandson in 2015, pushing for legislative changes. Previously, she ran for the Maryland State Senate representing District 28 in 2022.

• Amanda Stewart — County Commissioner President in Charles, Maryland

  Dr. Amanda M. Stewart is a Democratic candidate for Charles County Commissioner President in Maryland. A lifelong public servant with over twenty years of experience in education, she holds a doctorate in Higher Education from Walden University. Stewart was first elected as the District 3 County Commissioner in 2014 and is currently serving her third consecutive term on the board. In addition to her civic duties, she is a former public school teacher and the owner of an educational consulting firm. Known for her focus on collaborative, community-centered leadership, Stewart lives in White Plains, Maryland, with her husband and son.

• Dyotha R. Sweat — County Commissioner President in Charles, Maryland

  Dyotha R. Sweat is a Democratic candidate running for Charles County Commissioner President in Maryland. Born in Virginia and raised in New Jersey, she proudly served in the United States Navy for 24 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. Sweat holds a BA in Sociology and an MBA in Information System Management, currently working as a cybersecurity professional for a Department of Defense contractor. A dedicated community leader, she has served as President of the Charles County NAACP since 2019 and is an active member of several veterans and civic organizations. Her campaign prioritizes affordable housing, economic growth, veterans' support, and advocating for aging residents.

• Joe Crawford — Republican Central Committee in Charles, Maryland

  Joe Crawford is a Republican political candidate in Charles County, Maryland. In 2014, Crawford was the unopposed Republican nominee for District 27A of the Maryland House of Delegates, losing the general election to the Democratic incumbent. He later secured the 2022 Republican nomination for Charles County Commissioner President but was defeated in the general election by Democratic incumbent Reuben B. Collins, II. Active in local party leadership, Crawford has served as a member of the Charles County Republican Central Committee and officially filed to run for the committee again in the 2026 primary election.

• Dontae Carroll — County Commissioner President in Charles, Maryland

  Dontae Carroll is a Democratic candidate for Charles County Commissioner President in Maryland. A native of Baltimore, Carroll graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Loyola University Maryland. He boasts a strong background in real estate and financial services, currently serving as Vice President of Production for Berkadia. His extensive career includes executive leadership roles at Compass Real Estate, The Menkiti Group, and Long and Foster Real Estate. In 2017, Governor Larry Hogan appointed Carroll to the Maryland Transportation Authority Board, demonstrating his dedication to public service.