The 2026 primary elections (and term limits) will, as is often the case, drive change in the leadership of MACo - here are the effects so far on current association officers and board members. MACo's elected leadership, including a slate of officers who guide the operations of the association, will be affected by the results of this week's primary elections. Here are the outcomes for all the current officers. Officers 2026 MACo President MC Keegan-Ayer…

Four Republicans competed for three spots in the primary race for Caroline County Commissioner, while two of the three county incumbent commissioners secured the Republican nominations. Caroline County elects three commissioners at-large. At-Large – Incumbents Travis Breeding (R) and Larry Porter (R) were successful in their contested primary to return, and will likely be joined by Michael Mann (R), although many ballots remain uncounted. Incumbent Frank Barts lost in the primary for Register of Wills.…

MACo staff are closely following and reporting on county primary election results across Maryland as voters shape the field for the November general election. While several races are “too close to call” with mail-in votes still pending, many results seem clear. The team at Conduit Street is working from the most current election results available, which remain unofficial until certified by local boards of elections. While many contests have produced clear outcomes, several races remain…

Four Democrats competed for three spots on the November ballot in the race for Kent County Commissioner, while the County’s three incumbent commissioners secured the Republican nominations. On the Democratic side, Sam Shoge led the field with 1,024 votes (31.2%). John Carroll followed with 894 votes (27.3%), and Thad Bench received 816 votes (24.9%). David Foster finished fourth with 547 votes (16.7%). Because the top three finishers advance to the general election, Shoge, Carroll, and…