Taj Smith

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 Taj Smith that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Taj Smith yet.

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Funding

$18K raised, $511 self-funded.

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
• Lara A. Shepherd · Democrat
• Les McIntosh, Sr. · Democrat
• Dave Williams · Democrat
• Dan Young · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Taj Smith?

Taj Smith is running as an Independent.

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 Taj Smith running against?

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

How much money has Taj Smith raised?

$18K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Taj Smith?

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