Wicomico Question D — Charter Amendment: Charter Revision

What it does

#110-2026 A revision of the Charter of Wicomico County to add a definition of "Work Rules," which shall mean policies, procedures, directive standards or requirements governing employee conduct, performance, attendance, workplace behavior, use of County property or resources or other conditions of employment. Work rules include provisions that may result in disciplinary action, suspension, loss of privileges, revocation of authorizations, termination of employment, or other employment-related consequences for failure to comply. A vote in favor of the question adds a definition of "Work Rules" to the County Charter. "Work Rules" establish policies, procedures and standards for workplace conduct, and may result in disciplinary action. A vote against the question means a definition of "Work Rules" will not be inserted in the Charter.

A YES vote means

Wicomico's charter would add a definition of "Work Rules": policies and standards for employee conduct and conditions of employment that can lead to discipline or termination if not followed.

A NO vote means

No definition of "Work Rules" would be added to the charter.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

All four Wicomico charter questions (A–D) come from County Council Resolution #110-2026, according to the amendment text posted by the Maryland State Board of Elections.

The amendment would add a definition of 'Work Rules' to the Charter's definitions section (Section 1101). Under the definition, a provision counts as a work rule if it can lead to discipline or other employment consequences, regardless of the title or form of the document that contains it.

Put on the ballot by Wicomico County Council (Resolution #110-2026).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Also on Wicomico County ballots

• Wicomico Question A — Charter Amendment: Charter Revision
• Wicomico Question B — Charter Amendment: Charter Revision
• Wicomico Question C — Charter Amendment: Charter Revision

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Wicomico Question D mean?

Wicomico's charter would add a definition of "Work Rules": policies and standards for employee conduct and conditions of employment that can lead to discipline or termination if not followed.

What does a NO vote on Wicomico Question D mean?

No definition of "Work Rules" would be added to the charter.

How many votes does Wicomico Question D need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Wicomico Question D?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

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.