Issues & Updates
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See the latest local issues and campaign positions from John O’Connor. Open or download any graphic to read and share.
Current accountability
Home in District 3. Fighting for all St. Mary’s.
District 3 is home, but every commissioner is elected countywide. John’s campaign is accountable to every taxpayer and every community in St. Mary’s County.
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Lower taxes & fees
They raised them. I lowered them before. I’ll fight to lower them again.
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Control growth
Stop sprawl. Use designated growth areas. Make growth pay its way. Listen to citizens.
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Stop blank checks & debt
Show the full cost. Fund needs first. Stop passing debt to our children.
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Voters deserve answers
John’s answers on state funding, operating costs, borrowing, district-based voting, and countywide representation.
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Hear directly from John
Watch John’s EASMC candidate interview and his appearance at the 2026 WatchMenSOMD/FBC Candidate Forum.
EASMC candidate interview
EASMC recorded John’s 2026 candidate interview.
FBC Candidate Forum
Recorded April 25, 2026, this two-part WatchMenSOMD forum playlist includes the candidate introductions and the complete question-and-answer session. John appears as the candidate for St. Mary’s County Commissioner, District 3.
Official primary result
John O’Connor listed as District 3 winner
The Maryland State Board of Elections’ official St. Mary’s County results list John O’Connor as the Republican primary winner for County Commissioner, District 3.
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