St. Mary’s County Primary Results Set The Stage For November Ballot

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary’s County voters have narrowed the field for November, setting up several county, state, and congressional matchups after Tuesday’s primary election.

The results remain unofficial, but the Maryland State Board of Elections reported 27 of 27 Election Day precincts in St. Mary’s County across the major countywide contests. The numbers give Southern Maryland voters a clear first look at who will appear on the general election ballot — and where the local political temperature is heading.

In the race for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, Democratic voters in St. Mary’s County backed Adrian Boafo, who led the county with 1,419 votes, or 32.31%. Boafo finished ahead of Quincy Bareebe, who received 1,088 votes, or 24.77%, and Harry Anthony Dunn, who received 577 votes, or 13.14%.

On the Republican side, Chris Chaffee won St. Mary’s County with 2,943 votes, or 58.21%, defeating Michelle Talkington, who received 1,540 votes, or 30.46%, and Bryan DuVal, who received 573 votes, or 11.33%.

Chris Chaffee won the Republican primary vote in St. Mary’s County for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. Image source: iVoterGuide candidate profile.

The 5th District race carries extra weight this cycle following the retirement of longtime Congressman Steny Hoyer, leaving voters to decide who will represent a district that includes Southern Maryland and portions of the Washington region.

In the governor’s race, St. Mary’s County Democratic voters favored Wes Moore and Aruna Miller, who received 3,596 votes, or 80.95%. On the Republican ballot, Dan Cox and Rob Krop led the county with 3,063 votes, or 57.71%.

Locally, the race for County Commissioner President delivered one of the night’s more closely watched Republican contests. Tom Jarboe won the Republican nomination with 2,344 votes, or 43.90%, defeating Roy H. Alvey, who received 1,793 votes, or 33.58%, and Greg Kolarik, who received 1,203 votes, or 22.53%.

Democrat AnnMarie Abell ran unopposed for County Commissioner President and received 3,639 votes, setting up a November race between Abell and Jarboe.

In the district commissioner races, Democrat Sheila Milburn won the District 1 primary with 2,920 votes, or 72.47%, defeating Wendy Smith Rice-Morton, who received 1,109 votes, or 27.53%. Republican Eric Scott Colvin ran unopposed in District 1 and received 4,419 votes.

In District 2, Democrat Brandon Russell ran unopposed and received 3,639 votes. Republican Tom Phelan defeated Thomas F. McKay, receiving 3,031 votes, or 57.19%, compared with McKay’s 2,269 votes, or 42.81%.

In District 3, Democrat Joshua Kyte received 3,482 votes, while Republican John O’Connor received 4,131 votes. Both ran unopposed in their respective primaries.

In District 4, Democrat Ryan B. Daniels received 3,540 votes. Republican Scott R. Ostrow won the Republican primary with 3,419 votes, or 67.84%, defeating Dawn Zimmerman, who received 1,621 votes, or 32.16%.

For State Senate District 29, Democrat Chuck Borges received 3,594 votes, while Republican Jack Bailey received 4,525 votes. Both candidates ran unopposed in their party primaries and are expected to face each other in November.

In the House of Delegates races, House District 29C produced one of the tightest local results of the night. Democrat J.W. Abney received 318 votes, or 38.22%, narrowly defeating Shaara Watts, who received 309 votes, or 37.14%.

Republican incumbent Todd B. Morgan won his primary with 1,311 votes, or 84.53%, defeating James McQueen, who received 240 votes, or 15.47%.

Delegate Todd Morgan won the Republican primary in House District 29C. Image source: Todd Morgan for Delegate campaign website.

In House District 29A, Democrat Jennifer Lynn Clancy received 1,311 votes, while Republican Matt Morgan received 2,408 votes. In House District 29B, Democrat Adrianne M. Mathis won with 1,583 votes, or 89.69%, defeating Kris McDonald, who received 182 votes, or 10.31%. Republican BJ Hall ran unopposed in District 29B and received 948 votes.

Several county offices were uncontested in the primary. Republican Christy Kelly received 4,305 votes for Treasurer. Republican Jaymi Sterling received 4,475 votes for State’s Attorney. Republican Debbie Mills Burch received 4,354 votes for Clerk of the Circuit Court. Republican Phyllis A. Superior received 4,244 votes for Register of Wills.

In the sheriff’s race, Democrat Carl Sturgis received 3,339 votes, while Republican Steve A. Hall received 4,581 votes. Both ran unopposed in their party primaries, setting up a November contest for sheriff.

For Judge of the Circuit Court, Circuit 7, Kevin R. Hill appeared on both Democratic and Republican ballots. Hill received 3,522 votes on Democratic ballots and 4,261 votes on Republican ballots.

In the race for Judge of the Orphans’ Court, Democrat Curtis J. King received 3,534 votes. On the Republican ballot, where voters could select up to three candidates, Bill Mattingly led with 4,158 votes, followed by Albert “Allie” Babcock with 3,634 votes and Michael R. White with 3,532 votes.

The numbers now move from primary-night arithmetic to November reality. St. Mary’s County voters have made their first cut, and the general election field is taking shape. While the results remain unofficial until finalized, the message from Tuesday is clear enough: the county’s next political chapter is now set, and the fall campaign has effectively begun.

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, unofficial 2026 gubernatorial primary election results for St. Mary’s County. Candidate images sourced from campaign or public candidate-profile pages where available.