Republican Central Committee in Legislative District 16, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Sharon Creed — Republican Central Committee in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Sharon Creed is running for election to the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland, seeking to represent District 3. She is competing in the nonpartisan primary election scheduled for June 23, 2026. The District 3 seat is an open race with no incumbent, as the previous representative chose to run for the county council. Creed is part of a field of five candidates vying for this position to help oversee Montgomery County Public Schools. While specific details about her professional background and campaign platform remain sparse in public records, her official candidacy marks her active engagement in Maryland's local elections.

• Monte Gingery — Republican Central Committee in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Monte Gingery serves as the Second Vice Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party and is a member of the Republican Central Committee for Legislative District 16. He is the Principal and Director of the Gingery Development Group, a real estate development and management company. Gingery has a history of community involvement, having been elected to the Friendship Heights town council four times and serving as Chair of the Police Advisory Council in Bethesda-Chevy Chase. He was appointed to the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee in June 2021 and brings experience in challenging what he sees as governmental obstacles to economic growth. He is married with three children.

• Chris Haas — Republican Central Committee in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Chris Haas serves the Republican Party as a member of the Republican Central Committee for Legislative District 16 in Maryland. In this volunteer role, he works to advance the principles of the Republican Party and supports the election of Republican candidates to public office. Central committee members are responsible for registering and assisting voters, participating in community events, and fundraising to support the party's organizational efforts. Haas is part of the local party structure that engages with the community to build grassroots support for the Republican platform. His position is crucial in representing the Republican voice within his legislative district.