2026 Special Election Results and Seating of New Council Members
Ocean City
Summary
Three candidates — John Franklin Adkins, Anthony DeSanctis and William Murphy — were approved to run for the council seat in the May 8 special election.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
None — this is a procedural certification with no fiscal impact.
Voters in the special election and the certified candidates.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town of Ocean City Municipal Election Results Announced
Ocean City, MD – (November 3, 2026): The Town of Ocean City held its municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, in conjunction with the gubernatorial election. The polls were open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. ...
Town of Ocean City Municipal Election being held on November 3
Ocean City, MD – (October 13, 2026): The Town of Ocean City is holding the Municipal Election in conjunction with the Gubernational Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Registere...
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Mayor and City Council (Work) - May 12, 2026
The results of the May 8, 2026 special election were set to be certified, and two newly elected council members were to be sworn in — shaping the makeup of the council going forward.
Mayor and City Council (Work) - Apr 14, 2026
Three candidates — John Franklin Adkins, Anthony DeSanctis and William Murphy — were approved to run for the council seat in the May 8 special election.
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