2026 Local Candidate Questions
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee created a series of questions for each of the local positions up for election in 2026. The questions are based on topics the committee believes are of concern to our members. It is by no means meant to be a comprehensive list of all voter concerns but will provide insight on candidate positions on key issues that would have an impact on the business community. The questions were provided to all candidates, even those running unopposed, to give all an equal chance to present their positions.
The following links will take you to candidate responses that can be reviewed and downloaded. The responses are grouped by position and there is one file for each. Questions are listed in order with all responses for each question grouped together with candidate responses listed in order by candidate last name.
- Responses from candidates for Maryland State Senate Seats
- Two of the six candidates for the Maryland House of Represensatives
- Click here to review responses
- Six of the nine candidates for Dorchester County Council
- Four of the candidates for the Dorchester County Orphans Court
- Both candidates for the Dorchester County Sheriff's Election provided answers.
- One Candidate provided answers for Dorchester County Register of Wills
