Mayor - City of Cumberland in Cumberland, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Raymond Morriss — Mayor - City of Cumberland in Cumberland, Maryland

  Raymond Morriss is a non-partisan candidate running for reelection as the Mayor of Cumberland, Maryland. A fourth-generation railroader, Morriss graduated from Centre College in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in economics and management. He enjoyed a successful 38-year career in the railroad industry, working for the B&O Railroad, Chessie System, and CSX before retiring as a terminal superintendent in 2017. Morriss first moved to Cumberland in 1983 as an assistant terminal trainmaster and later returned in 2004. He was first elected as the city's mayor in 2018. Actively involved in the community, he has served on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Board and the Rotary Club.

• Darrell Lee Powell — Mayor - City of Cumberland in Cumberland, Maryland

  Darrell Lee Powell is a non-partisan candidate running for Mayor in the City of Cumberland, Maryland, in the 2026 election. Born and raised in Cumberland, Powell has deep ties to the local community. He is a 1978 graduate of Fort Hill High School and went on to earn his degree from Frostburg State University, graduating in 1983. Before seeking public office, Powell built a career in journalism as a television news reporter, most notably working for WHAG-NBC 25 Television. As he campaigns for the mayoral seat, Powell brings his lifelong knowledge of Cumberland and his professional communication experience to his vision for leading the city's future.

• William Taccino — Mayor - City of Cumberland in Cumberland, Maryland

  William Taccino is a resident of Cumberland, Maryland, living on Pine Avenue. He is running as a non-partisan candidate for Mayor of the City of Cumberland in the 2026 election. Taccino has a long history of participation in Allegany County politics, having previously appeared on the ballot as a mayoral candidate during the 2002 municipal election. Deeply interested in local governance, he regularly attends mayoral and city council meetings to voice his perspectives on public matters. Seeking to lead the city's administration, Taccino connects with local voters and shares updates through his campaign's social media presence.

• Dana A. Tinnen — Mayor - City of Cumberland in Cumberland, Maryland

  Dana A. Tinnen is running as a non-partisan candidate for Mayor of the City of Cumberland, Maryland, in the 2026 election. A dedicated community advocate and resident of Cumberland, Tinnen has a strong background in youth and community empowerment. He previously served as a Program Manager for the local Boys and Girls Club, where he actively promoted events and opportunities for children. Tinnen has consistently engaged with city and county leadership to secure financial assistance for youth recreational programs. In 2023, he received the Political Action award at the Allegany County NAACP Voice of Freedom Awards. He also advocates for diversity.