Ernie  Davis

Ernie Davis

Democrat
  • Political Experience? Yes

Ernest Davis is a former Maryland State Police officer, small-business owner and longtime county council member. A lifelong Wicomico County resident, Davis attended James M. Bennett High School, Wor-Wic Community College and Salisbury University. He served 20 years with the Maryland State Police and founded two local businesses, Mid-Atlantic Power Wash and M.A.T. Delivery Inc.

Davis was first elected to the Wicomico County Council in 2014 and reelected in 2018. He has served as council vice president and held positions on the Wicomico County School Building Commission and Local Management Board. His involvement in county government has included supporting school construction projects, recreational improvements and expansion plans for the Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport.

Davis' campaign focuses on economic development, public safety and education. He supports creating jobs, investing in schools and first responders, expanding broadband access and improving water and sewer infrastructure. He has also identified airport improvements as a priority while opposing the sale of the Wicomico Nursing Home and expansion of the Route 50 landfill.

Davis has been married for 33 years and has four children.

Races

RaceElection YearElection LevelElection Type
Wicomico County Executive 2026CountyGeneral
Candidates Pct. Votes
Ernie  Davis Ernie Davis 51.1%
14,757
Ernie  Davis Julie Giordano * 48.9%
14,125
* = incumbent (100%) precincts reporting
Updated