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Frederick County sets special election for Nov. 3, 2026; board adopts application timeline
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted to hold a special election on Nov. 3, 2026, and approved a staff-recommended application period and public-meeting schedule for potential interim appointments. Staff said earlier dates were legally possible but logistically difficult and costlier.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to set a special election for Nov. 3, 2026, to fill the Gainsborough seat and the chairman vacancy, rejecting earlier, staff‑identified early dates.
County Administrator Mr. Bolhofer told the board that recent state changes to election law and equipment and early‑voting windows constrained available dates. "The earliest possible date that you could hold an election would be 02/24/2026," he said, but added the registrar…
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