Kai Burhans, who is running for the District 2 Frederick County Council seat in 2026, pleaded guilty to a DUI charge on Oct. 20, one day before he filed to run for office.

According to court records, Burhans initially faced four charges stemming from a July 20 offense. Three charges were dropped and Burhans was granted probation before judgment, which lets him avoid conviction if he meets certain conditions, including attending an alcohol addiction treatment program.

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