Strickland points to his military service and volunteering as examples of his sense to help and serve. He says controlled growth, education, traffic, affordable housing, better paying jobs, and preserving the Eastern Shore way of life are just a few of the top issues and reasons he has decided to seek office.
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 |
||
| 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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