Sam Shoge

Where they are running

• Local offices on the Maryland ballot
• Maryland

Also running

• Thad L. Bench Democratic
• Ron Fithian Republican
• John F. Price Republican
• Albert Nickerson Republican
• John T. Carroll Democratic

Where they stand

Education: Shoge supports prioritizing approval and funding for a new middle school in Chestertown.

Education: Shoge supports innovative and flexible education approaches that take advantage of Kent County Public Schools' small size.

Education: Shoge supports efforts to increase student enrollment by making Kent County more attractive to young families.

In the news

OPINION: The first job (somdnews.com, Oct 10, 2026)

Shoge officially launches campaign for commissioner (myeasternshoremd.com, May 28, 2026)

Foster seated as Chestertown's mayor; Shoge fills vacant council seat (myeasternshoremd.com, May 19, 2021)