Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Nancy S. Allen — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Nancy S. Allen is the 1st Vice Chair of the Washington County Republican Central Committee, a position she was elected to in 2022. With a degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park, she has a history of involvement in local education, having served on multiple Citizen Advisory Committees for Washington County Superintendents. Her contributions include work on study groups that led to the creation of a Gifted and Talented Magnet schools program and the Barbara Ingram School of Fine Arts. In addition to her political and civic engagement, Allen has over 30 years of experience as a licensed realtor in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

• Michael E. Barnes — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Michael E. Barnes is a member of the Washington County Republican Central Committee, with a term expiring in 2026. A lifelong resident of Washington County, he is a Certified Respiratory Therapist and has worked at Washington County Hospital and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. For the past 17 years, he has been a member of the Washington County Community Free Clinic, where he currently serves as President of the Board of Directors. Barnes has previously run for Mayor of Hagerstown and served as Vice President of the Washington County Republican Club. He is also an insurance broker in the senior market. His volunteer activities have included being an EMT/firefighter and a board member of the American Cancer Society and the Washington County Food Bank.

• Lisa Breeden — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Lisa Breeden is a Republican candidate for the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland. Publicly available information regarding her personal background, professional experience, and political platform is limited. She is listed as one of several candidates competing for a position on the committee, which plays a role in filling vacancies in public office and organizing party activities within the county. Further details about her specific qualifications or reasons for seeking this office are not readily available in public records.

• Matthew R. Claggett — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Matthew R. Claggett is a Republican candidate running for a seat on the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland. The primary election will include candidates for various local offices, including the Board of Education, County Commissioner, and Sheriff. Central Committees within Maryland's political parties play a key role in party organization at the local level and are responsible for filling vacancies in public office.

• James E. Coyle — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  James E. Coyle is a Republican candidate for the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland. A resident of Washington County, Coyle has been identified as the secretary of the Hagerstown Tea Party and a supporter of Donald Trump. His candidacy for the central committee places him in a position to be involved in the local organization and direction of the Republican Party, including the process of filling vacancies in public office.

• Beth Zentmeyer Harvey — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Beth Zentmeyer Harvey is a member of the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland, appointed in 2024. Her extensive experience includes working in the White House for President George W. Bush, where she coordinated legislative policy, and serving as an adviser to Speaker John A. Boehner. A veteran of three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, she later served as Chief of Staff for the Iraq desk at the U.S. Department of State. A graduate of Boonsboro High School, she holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida and a graduate degree in Public Relations from the University of Virginia. She is also the President of the Washington County Commission for Women.

• Marc Mignogna — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Marc Mignogna is a candidate for the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland. A lifelong registered Republican, he was appointed to the Washington County Republican Central Committee in June 2025 and also serves as its Secretary. His political involvement began in 2017, and he has since served as a campaign treasurer for a Hagerstown City Councilman. Mignogna's community involvement includes serving on the Mount Airy Parks and Rec Commission from 2017 to 2023, being a member of the 4 County Lions Club, and serving on the Board of Directors for the Mount Airy Main Street Association.

• Joshua Miller — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Joshua Miller serves as the Secretary for the Washington County Republican Central Committee, a role to which he was appointed in 2025. A lifelong resident of Washington County, he is a graduate of Washington County Public Schools. In addition to his role on the central committee, Miller serves on the Agricultural Land Preservation Board and the Board of Directors at Brook Lane. He is a proponent of limited government as defined by the Constitution and empowering the governed. His term on the Washington County Republican Central Committee expires in 2026.

• Michael Lynn Sprecher, III — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Michael Lynn Sprecher III is a Republican candidate for the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland. A resident of Washington County, Sprecher previously ran for the Washington County Commission in the Republican primary on July 19, 2022. Publicly available information regarding his personal life and professional background is limited. He is a registered Republican in the state of Maryland.

• Deborah Steenburg — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Deborah Steenburg is a Republican candidate for the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland. With a commitment to conservative principles, she seeks to represent the interests of her community. Her campaign focuses on strengthening the local party and promoting Republican values. As a resident of the Hagerstown area, Steenburg is dedicated to serving the people of Washington County and ensuring their voices are heard within the party. Her candidacy offers a fresh perspective and a dedication to the future of the Republican Party in Maryland.

• Mam Malick Thiam — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Mam Malick Thiam is a Republican candidate for the Republican Central Committee in Washington County, Maryland. He previously ran for Washington County Treasurer in the Republican primary on July 19, 2022. His campaign for the Republican Central Committee has received endorsements. Thiam is actively involved in local politics within Washington County, seeking to represent the Republican Party. Public information regarding his professional background and specific policy positions is not readily available.

• Dawn L. Marcus — Republican Central Committee in Washington, Maryland

  Dawn L. Marcus was appointed as the Washington County Clerk in May 2023, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous roles in county government. She began her career with Washington County in 2022 as a Legal Secretary in the County Attorney's Office. Prior to this, she worked for over 11 years in the Baltimore County Attorney's Office, first as a Paralegal and later as a Legal Claim File Examiner. She holds an AA degree in Business Law/Management and has pursued further studies in Jurisprudence at the University of Baltimore. In early 2026, she was listed as a withdrawn candidate for the Republican Central Committee in Washington County.