In deep-red Washington County, a surge in Democratic candidates

By: Rhiannon Evans

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 28, 2026

Words: 803

Last Updated: 4 months ago

Dave Williams was one of two Democrats running for a Washington County commissioner seat four years ago.

Now, he’s one in a field of eight Democrats running for the five seats that have historically been Republican-held.

“I’m very dissatisfied with the most recent actions of our current county commissioners,” Williams said on why he’s running.

For Williams, a retired public school librarian, the action that motivated him was the decision by the current board …

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