County Council District 5
Dorchester County, Maryland
My vote power: High
This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
Mike Detmer is a journalist and Marine combat veteran with a communications degree. He prioritizes public safety and effective, transparent county government.
Democratic
Semuel Thompson, Jr. is a lifelong Dorchester resident who graduated from North Dorchester High School in 2000. He emphasizes fair, responsive service and school funding.
Sources: elections.maryland.gov2