Chemung County Executive

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 3:09 PM ET

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The county's elected chief executive, found in charter counties such as most of Maryland's. Runs county departments, prepares and proposes the annual budget to the county council, and can sign or veto the bills the council passes.

Candidates

Mark A. Margeson

Republican · $98K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Chris Moss

Moderately right · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Filled dots are published academic scores; hollow dots are AI estimates from the candidate's own public record. How placements work.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Chemung County Executive in 2026?
Mark A. Margeson (Republican) and Chris Moss.
What does this office do?
The county's elected chief executive, found in charter counties such as most of Maryland's. Runs county departments, prepares and proposes the annual budget to the county council, and can sign or veto the bills the council passes.
Who should I vote for in the Chemung County Executive 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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