A current Talbot County Councilman, Stepp says he has been a leader, coach, and volunteer in Talbot County for 16 years and has been a member of the Talbot County Council since 2022. He has served on numerous boards and committees throughout Talbot County, worked in the telecommunications industry for 27 years, and is a Maryland small business owner.
Races
| Race | Election Year | Election Level | Election Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County Council (Rep.) | 2026 | County | Primary |
Republican Primary |
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| Candidates | Pct. | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Chuck F Callahan, III
*
Winner
|
19.8% |
|
2,290 |
 Dave Stepp
*
Winner
|
18.7% |
|
2,159 |
 Wade Strickland
Winner
|
18.5% |
|
2,137 |
 Frank Gunsallus
Winner
|
17.9% |
|
2,066 |
 Christian MacKendrick
Winner
|
16.1% |
|
1,860 |
 Lynn L Mielke
* |
8.9% |
|
1,026 |
| * = incumbent | (100%) precincts reporting Updated |
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| Race | Election Year | Election Level | Election Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County Council | 2026 | County | General |
| Candidates | Pct. | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chuck F Callahan, III
* |
11.1% |
|
8,318 |
 Pete Lesher
* |
10.7% |
|
8,053 |
|
Dave Stepp
* |
10.5% |
|
7,896 |
|
Wade Strickland
|
10.3% |
|
7,753 |
|
Frank Gunsallus
* |
10.2% |
|
7,661 |
 Susan Delean-Botkin
|
9.8% |
|
7,365 |
|
Christian MacKendrick
|
9.7% |
|
7,289 |
 Marvin Foster
|
9.3% |
|
6,966 |
 Brian R Naranjo
|
9.2% |
|
6,882 |
 Michael Bibb
|
9.0% |
|
6,743 |
| * = incumbent | (100%) precincts reporting Updated |
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