Issues & Updates
Four campaign priorities
Four priorities for St. Mary’s County
Home in District 3. Fighting for all St. Mary’s. Every commissioner is elected countywide, and John’s campaign is focused on these four commitments.
Lower taxes & fees
They raised them. I lowered them before. I’ll fight to lower them again.
Repeal the energy tax
Take it off the books. End it once and for all.
Control growth
Stop sprawl. Use designated growth areas. Make growth pay its way. Listen to citizens.
Stop blank checks & debt
Show the full cost. Fund needs first. Stop passing debt to our children.
What people are talking about
Current issues and campaign positions
These campaign graphics bring John’s positions together in one place. Open or download any graphic to read and share it.
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.
Download graphic ↓
Stop blank checks & debt
Show the full cost. Fund needs first. Stop passing debt to our children.
Download graphic ↓
Voters deserve answers
John’s answers on state funding, operating costs, borrowing, district-based voting, and countywide representation.
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Watch the interview. Read every answer.
EASMC recorded John’s 2026 candidate interview and published his complete Board of County Commissioners questionnaire. The official copy below redacts the campaign address, phone, and email.
2026 endorsement
EASMC endorses John O’Connor for District 3
The Education Association of St. Mary’s County named John O’Connor as its endorsed candidate for Board of County Commissioners, 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.
Public documents
Review the official record
Residents can search the county’s official meeting archive for John’s votes and actions during his 2014–2022 service.
Voting record
Search the official St. Mary’s County BoardDocs archive by meeting date, issue, or agenda item.
Campaign materials
Information to keep and share
