What party is Lara A. Shepherd?

Lara A. Shepherd is running as a Democrat.

Who is Lara A. Shepherd running against?

John F. Barr, Charles Burkett, Jeffrey A. Cline, Jonathan Fish, Randy Leatherman, Teri Pailen, Taj Smith, Les McIntosh, Sr., Dave Williams and Dan Young, for Washington County Commissioner.

How much money has Lara A. Shepherd raised?

$15K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Lara A. Shepherd?

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Lara A. Shepherd

Democrat · Candidate for Washington County Commissioner · November 3, 2026

About this race

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.

11 candidates ran for Washington County Commissioner in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Lara A. Shepherd that we can reliably source yet.

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Funding

$15K raised.

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-18.

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Also running

John F. Barr · Republican
Charles Burkett · Republican
Jeffrey A. Cline · Republican
Jonathan Fish · Democrat
Randy Leatherman · Republican
Teri Pailen · Democrat
Taj Smith · Independent
Les McIntosh, Sr. · Democrat
Dave Williams · Democrat
Dan Young · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Lara A. Shepherd?: Lara A. Shepherd is running as a Democrat.
What does the Washington County Commissioner seat 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 is Lara A. Shepherd running against?: John F. Barr, Charles Burkett, Jeffrey A. Cline, Jonathan Fish, Randy Leatherman, Teri Pailen, Taj Smith, Les McIntosh, Sr., Dave Williams and Dan Young, for Washington County Commissioner.
How much money has Lara A. Shepherd raised?: $15K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Lara A. Shepherd?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Lara A. Shepherd's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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