Talbot County Council

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 1:34 PM ET

10 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Candidates

Michael Bibb

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Susan E. Delean-Botkin

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Marvin Foster

Democrat · $2,385 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Frank Gunsallus

Republican · $44K raised (state filings)
Moderately right · AI estimate from their own website (82% confidence)

Chuck F. Callahan, III

Republican · $150 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Pete Lesher

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Christian MacKendrick

Republican · $4,340 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Brian R. Naranjo

Democrat · $13K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Dave Stepp

Republican · $8,450 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Wade Strickland

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Talbot County Council in 2026?
Michael Bibb (Democrat), Susan E. Delean-Botkin (Democrat), Marvin Foster (Democrat), Frank Gunsallus (Republican), Chuck F. Callahan, III (Republican), Pete Lesher (Democrat), Christian MacKendrick (Republican), Brian R. Naranjo (Democrat), Dave Stepp (Republican) and Wade Strickland (Republican).
What does this office do?
Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.
Who should I vote for in the Talbot County Council race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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