What party is Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III?

Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III? County Commissioner, District 1, Charles County

Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III is the County Commissioner, District 1, elected as a Democrat.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Commissioner, District 1 · Charles County Board of County Commissioners	Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III Democratic source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Democrat.

2026 election

Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III ran for Charles County Commissioner, Commissioner District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III?: Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III is the County Commissioner, District 1, in Charles County, Maryland. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III?: Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Gilbert Obie (B. J.) Bowling III. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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