Candidates for Calvert County Offices (Primary Results)

* Denotes an incumbent

County Commissioners
Five county commissioners shall be elected by countywide vote and serve for four years. One shall be a resident of the first election district, one a resident of the second district, and one a resident of the third election district of the county. Of the remaining candidates, the two receiving the highest number of votes shall be selected.  Each candidate's district is listed by their name. The current commissioners are:  David Hale (Pres-R), Wilson Parran (VP-D), Susan Shaw (R), Linda Kelley (R) and Jerry Clark (R).   Calvert County Commissioners website
	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
	*Jerry Clark -1	Republican	2,126
	Dixie C. Miller -1	Democratic	3,557
	*Susan Shaw -2	Republican	2,520
	E. Lloyd Robertson -2	Democratic	1,517
	*Wilson H. Parran -3	Democratic	4,375
	Mike Benton -3	Republican	1,538
	Barbara Stinnett -3 - At-large	Democratic	3,912
	*Linda L. Kelley -2 - At-large	Republican	2,416
	Mark Frazer -3 - At-large	Democratic	3,586
	Cal Steuart -2 - At-large	Republican	2,196
	William Chambers -1	Republican	1,520
	Patrick Edward Flaherty -1	Republican	1,218
	Becky Tice -1	Republican	1,115
	V. Charles Donnelly -1	Democratic	2,235
	Bernie Nutwell -1	Democratic	925
	Alan T. "AJ" Pitcher, Jr. -1	Democratic	847
	Jim Wiseman -1	Democratic	820
	Kevin Cornett -1	Democratic	742
	Jan Horton -2	Republican	1,528
	Ben Ridgely -2	Republican	478
	Ford Gallagher -2	Republican	346
	Doug Parran (General Election Only) -1	Independent

County Treasurer
The County Treasurer collects, has custody of and disburses County funds. Acts as agent of the State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for the registration of motor vehicles.
	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
	*Nova Tracy-Soper	Republican	3,606
	Grace Mary "Gracie" Brady	Democrat	4,875

State's Attorney
The State's Attorney serves for four years and prosecutes any cases in Calvert County in which the State may be interested.  Calvert County State's Attorney website · Duties of the State's Attorney
	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
	*Greg Wells	Democratic	4,847
	Laura L. Martin	Republican	3,558

Clerk of the Circuit Court
The Clerk’s office files, processes and maintains civil, adoption, paternity, criminal and juvenile actions. The Clerk’s office records land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances and other precious documents. The Clerk administers oaths to County officials, Judges and gubernatorial appointees, issues business and marriage licenses and performs civil wedding ceremonies. The Clerk also commissions Notary Publics.
	Candidate	Non-partisan	Votes	%
	*Kathy P. Smith		5,083
	Doris W. Davis		3,212

Register of Wills
Responsible for administration of all estates. Admits wills to probate; appoints Personal Representatives; audits accounts; determines/collects fees, costs and State inheritance tax; maintains all records, and a depository for Wills of the living. Acts as Clerk to Orphans' court.
	Candidate		Votes	%
	*Margaret H. Phipps	Democratic	5,293
	Weldon L. Fossett	Republican	3,134

Judges of the Orphan's Court
Has jurisdiction over estates of deceased persons, hear all controversial matters involving estates, and have concurrent jurisdiction with the Circuit Court in guardianship of minors.
	Candidate		Votes	%
	Diane Tracy	Republican	2,839
	*Leslie Downs	Republican	2,751
	Barbara Burton	Republican	2,686
	Jessie Jo Bowen	Democratic	4,564
	Barbara Bowen Elliott	Democratic	4,194
	Rose Crunkleton	Democratic	3,642

Sheriff
The Calvert County Sheriff is the Chief Executive Law Enforcement Officer for the primary law enforcement agency within the territorial boundaries of Calvert County. The Sheriff manages the crime and traffic enforcement efforts, crime prevention and control efforts and coordinates law enforcement activities within Calvert County. The Sheriff has direct responsibility for court and judicial security and overall responsibility for county jail operations.  Sheriff's Office website
	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
	*Mike Evans	Republican	3561
	John "Rodney" Bartlett	Republican	944
	Joey McKenny	Democrat	2972
	Don Brenneman	Democrat	2358
	Vonzell Ward (General Election Only)	Independent

Board of Education - At Large
The five Board of Education members are elected in much the same way as the Board of County Commissioners. The main difference is that candidates must declare whether they are running from a district, or as an "at large" candidate. Voting is County-wide. They are elected for a four-year term on a staggered basis.  Calvert County Public Schools website
	Candidate	Non-partisan	Votes	%
	*Joan Jones
	*William "Bill" Phalen
	Eugene M. Karol

Democratic Central Committee
Elected by Calvert County Democratic Voters to 4-year terms, members work to elect Democrats to office, raise funds and create general awareness of the Democratic party and its mission.  Democratic Central Committee website
	Candidate		Votes
	Hagner R. Mister		3319
	Melissa A. Miller		2862
	Steve Zimmerman		2561
	Jacqueline "Jackie" Hawkins		2483
	Chris Reynolds		2297
	Ronnie Weems		2016
	Pearl Armiger Miller		1864
	Doris J. Cammack Spencer		1655
	Beth Swoap		1622
	Marie L. Duffield		1562
	Stovy Brown		1427
	Ron Milligan		1318
	Tim Klares		1231

Republican Central Committee
Elected by Calvert County Republican Voters to 4-year terms, members work to elect Republicans to office, raise funds and create general awareness of the Republican party and its mission.
	Candidate		Votes
	Frank McCabe		2199
	Michael McNally		2015
	Laura Jessup		2013
	Cynthia Steuart		2013
	Robert "Rob" Reed		1867
	Bob Arscott		1767
	Matt Swanson		1693
	Donald R. Statter, Jr.		1588
	Frank Anthony DiGeorge		1468
	Patt Parker		1454
	Quincy Rodgers		1404

Disclaimer: All information is believed to be accurate.  However, the local election board is the authority for any information related to election laws.