Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• John F. Bowman, II — Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

  John F. Bowman, II is a member of the Allegany County Democratic Central Committee in Maryland. His current term is set to expire in 2026. In his role, he works with other committee members to manage the affairs of the Democratic Party in the county. This includes registering and assisting voters, organizing events, fundraising, and supporting Democratic candidates for public office. The committee also plays a role in recommending appointments to the county's board of elections and filling vacancies in certain elected offices.

• James Grady — Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

  James Grady is a Democratic candidate for the Democratic Central Committee in Allegany County, Maryland. He is listed as an active candidate who filed for the office on February 23, 2026. Grady is running to represent the Democratic party in Allegany County. Additional public information about his background and political platform is not readily available.

• Brian K. Grim — Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

  Brian K. Grim serves as the Chair of the Allegany County Democratic Central Committee, a role he was chosen for by the committee members. He was elected to the committee for a four-year term that expires in 2026. Grim has a demonstrated commitment to his community and encourages residents to actively participate in its improvement. He advocates for local engagement through volunteering and supporting youth-focused initiatives such as the Fort Hill Scholarship Fund and the Allegany Academic Endowment Fund. His work with the Democratic Central Committee involves managing party affairs within Allegany County and advancing the party's principles.

• Cresta Kowalski — Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

  Cresta Kowalski serves as the Chair of the Democratic Central Committee in Allegany County, Maryland. A citizen of Allegany County and a mother of two grown daughters, she is an advocate for reproductive healthcare rights. Kowalski has publicly testified in support of legislation to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare in Maryland, drawing from personal experiences to highlight the importance of safe and legal options. She is running for a position on the Allegany Democratic Central Committee to continue her advocacy and represent the interests of her community within the Democratic Party.

• Gerry LaFemina — Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

  Gerry LaFemina is a Democratic candidate for the Democratic Central Committee in Allegany County, Maryland. A professor of English at Frostburg State University and a mentor at Carlow University's M.F.A. program, he is an award-winning author of over twenty books of poetry, fiction, and criticism. LaFemina is active in his community, having served on the boards of the Allegany Arts Council and Frostburg First, and he is the current Board President of Savage Mountain Punk Arts. He is also the frontman for the punk band The Downstrokes. His long-standing commitment to the arts and local community underscores his dedication to public service in Western Maryland.

• Mercedes L. LaFemina — Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

  Mercedes L. LaFemina is a candidate for the Democratic Central Committee in Allegany County, Maryland. As a member of the Democratic Party, she is one of several candidates seeking to represent the party at the local level. The committee is comprised of an equal number of male and female members. LaFemina is running as a female candidate for one of the available positions on the committee.

• Robin Summerfield — Democratic Central Committee in Allegany, Maryland

  Robin L. Summerfield is a dedicated member of the Democratic Party in Allegany County, Maryland. She has been elected to serve on the Allegany County Democratic Central Committee, a body responsible for managing local party affairs. Her commitment to the party is further demonstrated by her previous role as Chair of the committee. Summerfield actively participates in the electoral process, having filed for her position on the central committee. Her ongoing service reflects her dedication to advancing Democratic principles within her community, with her current term expiring in 2026.