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The '''Maryland county executive elections of 2026''' will be held on November 3, 2026. |
The '''Maryland county executive elections of 2026''' will be held on November 3, 2026. |
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[[Anne Arundel County, Maryland|Anne Arundel County]], [[Baltimore County, Maryland|Baltimore County |
[[Anne Arundel County, Maryland|Anne Arundel County]], [[Baltimore County, Maryland|Baltimore County]], [[Frederick County, Maryland|Frederick County]], [[Harford County, Maryland|Harford County]], [[Howard County, Maryland|Howard County]], [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]], [[Prince George's County, Maryland|Prince George's County]], and [[Wicomico County, Maryland|Wicomico County]] will elect county executives. |
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== Anne Arundel County == |
== Anne Arundel County == |
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{{Infobox election |
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| election_name = 2026 Anne Arundel County Executive election |
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| flag_image = Flag of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.svg |
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| type = presidential |
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| previous_year = 2022 |
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| previous_election = 2022 Maryland county executive elections#Anne Arundel County |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Anne Arundel County |
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| title = county executive |
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| before_election = Steuart Pittman |
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| before_party = Maryland Democratic Party |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat Steuart Pittman, who was re-elected in 2022 with 53.7 percent of the vote. He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits. |
The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat Steuart Pittman, who was re-elected in 2022 with 53.7 percent of the vote. He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits. |
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=== Democratic primary === |
=== Democratic primary === |
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==== Candidates ==== |
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===== Declared ===== |
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*Allison Pickard, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff">{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Pickard is quick out of the gate in Anne Arundel County executive race |url=https://marylandmatters.org/2024/12/09/pickard-is-quick-out-of-the-gate-in-anne-arundel-county-executive-race/ |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=Maryland Matters |date=December 9, 2024}}</ref> |
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===== Potential ===== |
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*[[Gavin Buckley]], [[mayor of Annapolis]] (2017–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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==== Potential ==== |
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*James Kitchin, special assistant to county executive Steuart Pittman<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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*Pete Smith, county councilmember from the 1st district (2012–2013, 2014–2018, 2022–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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==== Endorsements ==== |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat '''TO BE DETERMINED BY JANUARY 2025''', who was appointed county executive by the Baltimore County Council after [[Johnny Olszewski]] was elected to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] in [[Maryland's 2nd congressional district]] in [[2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 2|2024]]. |
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;U.S. representatives |
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*[[Sarah Elfreth]], {{ushr|MD|3|MD-03}} (2025–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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;State legislators |
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=== Democratic primary === |
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*[[J. Sandy Bartlett]], state delegate from the 32nd district (2019–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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==== Potential ==== |
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*[[Pamela Beidle]], state senator from the 32nd district (2019–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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* Julian Jones, county councilmember from the 4th district (2014–present)<ref name="JonesPatoka">{{cite news |last1=Reutter |first1=Mark |title=Izzy Patoka replaces Julian Jones as chair of Baltimore County Council following inspector general dispute |url=https://baltimorebrew.com/2024/01/03/izzy-patoka-replaces-julian-jones-as-chair-of-baltimore-county-council-following-inspector-general-dispute/ |access-date=August 29, 2024 |work=Baltimore Brew |date=January 3, 2024 |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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*[[Mark S. Chang]], state delegate from the 32nd district (2015–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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*[[Dawn Gile]], state senator from the 33rd district (2023–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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*[[Dana Jones (politician)|Dana Jones]], state delegate from district 30A (2020–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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*[[Andrew Pruski]], state delegate from district 33A (2023–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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;County officials |
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*Julie Hummer, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present)<ref name="PickardKickoff" /> |
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=== Republican primary === |
=== Republican primary === |
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==== Publicly expressed interest ==== |
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===== Publicly expressed interest ===== |
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*Jessica Haire, former county councilmember from the 7th district (2018–2022) and nominee for county executive in [[2022 Maryland county executive elections|2022]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Maryland Republican women seek more opportunities |url=https://marylandmatters.org/2024/07/22/maryland-republican-women-seek-more-opportunities/ |access-date=December 9, 2024 |work=Maryland Matters |date=July 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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===== Potential ===== |
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*[[Nic Kipke]], state delegate from the [[Maryland Legislative District 31|31st district]] (2007–present) and former minority leader of the [[Maryland House of Delegates]] (2013–2021)<ref name="D30 Contest">{{cite news |last1=Hutzell |first1=Rick |title=One word will decide Anne Arundel political picks: Electability |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/column/dana-jones-shaneka-henson-sarah-elfreth-NRN7HWY6J5FLRPDY2XN72ERBZA/ |access-date=January 3, 2025 |work=The Baltimore Banner |date=January 3, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Charles County voters approved a referendum transitioning the county government to a charter form of government, establishing a county executive and county council. There is no incumbent county executive. |
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*Nathan Volke, county councilmember from the 3rd district (2018–present)<ref name="D30 Contest" /> |
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== Baltimore County == |
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{{Infobox election |
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| election_name = 2026 Baltimore County Executive election |
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| flag_image = Flag of Baltimore County, Maryland.svg |
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| type = presidential |
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| previous_year = 2022 |
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| previous_election = 2022 Maryland county executive elections#Baltimore County |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Baltimore County |
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| title = County Executive |
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| before_election = [[Kathy Klausmeier]] |
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| before_party = Maryland Democratic Party |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat [[Kathy Klausmeier]], who was appointed county executive by the Baltimore County Council after [[Johnny Olszewski]] was elected to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] in [[Maryland's 2nd congressional district]] in [[2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 2|2024]]. She is not running for election to a full four-year term.<ref name="Klausmeier">{{cite news |last1=Kobell |first1=Rona |title=State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier named Baltimore County Executive |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/kathy-klausmeier-johnny-olszewski-jr-3HNVN5VI3JCPTLSZ7Z73VFXMOM/ |access-date=January 7, 2025 |work=The Baltimore Banner |date=January 7, 2025 |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Democratic primary === |
=== Democratic primary === |
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===== Publicly expressed interest ===== |
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* Julian Jones, county councilmember from the 4th district (2014–present)<ref name="JonesPatokaYoung">{{cite news |last1=Russell |first1=Lia |title=If Olszewski wins seat in Congress, who will be Baltimore County's next executive? |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/10/16/with-olszewski-expected-to-win-seat-in-congress-who-will-be-baltimore-countys-next-executive/ |access-date=October 16, 2024 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> |
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* Izzy Patoka, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Conrad |first1=Brooke |title=8 people vying to replace Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. when he leaves for Congress |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/11/07/8-people-vying-to-replace-baltimore-county-executive-johnny-olszewski-when-he-leaves-for-congress/ |access-date=November 7, 2024 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=November 7, 2024}}</ref> |
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* [[Charles E. Sydnor III]], state senator from the 44th district (2020–present)<ref name="Sydnor">{{cite news |last1=Russell |first1=Lia |title=State Sen. Charles Sydnor considering run for Baltimore County executive in 2026 |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/10/22/state-sen-charles-sydnor-considering-run-for-baltimore-county-executive/ |access-date=October 22, 2024 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=October 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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* [[Pat Young]], county councilmember from the 1st district (2022–present)<ref name="JonesPatokaYoung" /> |
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===== Potential ===== |
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* Nick Stewart, attorney and activist<ref name="Sydnor" /> |
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===== Declined ===== |
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* [[James Brochin]], former state senator from the [[Maryland Legislative District 42|42nd district]] (2003–2019) and candidate for county executive in [[2018 Maryland county executive elections#Baltimore County|2018]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Conrad |first1=Brooke |title=5 Baltimore County Executive candidates tell council why they're best pick for the job |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/12/17/five-baltimore-county-executive-candidates-tell-council-why-theyre-best-pick-for-the-job/ |access-date=December 17, 2024 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=December 17, 2024}}</ref> |
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* [[Kathy Klausmeier]], incumbent county executive<ref name="Klausmeier" /> |
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=== Republican primary === |
=== Republican primary === |
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* [[Chris West (politician)|Chris West]], former state senator from the 42nd district (2019–present)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |last2=Sears |first2=Bryan P. |title=Political Notes: Sen. West won't seek reelection and race to replace him has already started, plus U.S. Senate developments and Hogan's latest line |url=https://marylandmatters.org/2023/08/23/political-notes-sen-west-wont-seek-reelection-and-race-to-replace-him-has-already-started-plus-u-s-senate-developments-and-hogans-latest-line/ |access-date=August 29, 2024 |work=Maryland Matters |date=August 23, 2023}}</ref> |
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== Frederick County == |
== Frederick County == |
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{{Infobox election |
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| election_name = 2026 Frederick County Executive election |
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| flag_image = Flag of Frederick County, Maryland.svg |
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| type = presidential |
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| previous_year = 2022 |
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| previous_election = 2022 Maryland county executive elections#Frederick County |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Frederick County |
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| ongoing = yes |
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| title = county executive |
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| before_election = Jessica Fitzwater |
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| before_party = Maryland Democratic Party |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat Jessica Fitzwater, who was elected in 2022 with 50.4 percent of the vote. She is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if she will do so. |
The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat Jessica Fitzwater, who was elected in 2022 with 50.4 percent of the vote. She is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if she will do so. |
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=== Democratic primary === |
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* Jessica Fitzwater, incumbent county executive |
* Jessica Fitzwater, incumbent county executive |
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== Harford County == |
== Harford County == |
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| election_name = 2026 Harford County Executive election |
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| flag_image = Flag of Harford County, Maryland.svg |
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| type = presidential |
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| previous_year = 2022 |
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| previous_election = 2022 Maryland county executive elections#Harford County |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Harford County |
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| title = county executive |
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| before_election = [[Robert Cassilly (politician)|Bob Cassilly]] |
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| before_party = Maryland Republican Party |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Republican [[Robert Cassilly (politician)|Robert Cassilly]], who was elected in 2022 with 64.1 percent of the vote. He is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if he will do so. |
The incumbent [[county executive]] is Republican [[Robert Cassilly (politician)|Robert Cassilly]], who was elected in 2022 with 64.1 percent of the vote. He is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if he will do so. |
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* [[Robert Cassilly (politician)|Robert Cassilly]], incumbent county executive |
* [[Robert Cassilly (politician)|Robert Cassilly]], incumbent county executive |
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== Howard County == |
== Howard County == |
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| election_name = 2026 Howard County Executive election |
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| flag_image = Flag of Howard County, Maryland.svg |
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| type = presidential |
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| previous_year = 2022 |
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| previous_election = 2022 Maryland county executive elections#Howard County |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Howard County |
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| title = county executive |
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| before_election = [[Calvin Ball III]] |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat [[Calvin Ball III]], who was re-elected in 2022 with 59.1 percent of the vote. He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits. |
The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat [[Calvin Ball III]], who was re-elected in 2022 with 59.1 percent of the vote. He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits. |
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=== Democratic primary === |
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== Montgomery County == |
== Montgomery County == |
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{{Infobox election |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat [[Marc Elrich]], who was re-elected in 2022 with 75.1 percent of the vote. He initially said that he would run for a third term,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murphy |first1=Fran |title=Elrich Says He Will Seek Third Term |url=https://www.mymcmedia.org/elrich-says-he-will-seek-third-term/ |access-date=August 29, 2024 |work=Montgomery Community Media |date=December 8, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> however, Montgomery County voters approved a referendum during the 2024 elections limiting county executives to two consecutive terms, barring Elrich from running for a third term. |
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| election_name = 2026 Montgomery County Executive election |
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| flag_image = Flag of Montgomery County, Maryland.svg |
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| type = presidential |
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| previous_year = 2022 |
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| previous_election = 2022 Maryland county executive elections#Montgomery County |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Montgomery County |
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| ongoing = yes |
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| title = county executive |
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| before_election = [[Marc Elrich]] |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat [[Marc Elrich]], who was re-elected in 2022 with 75.1 percent of the vote. He initially said that he would run for a third term,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murphy |first1=Fran |title=Elrich Says He Will Seek Third Term |url=https://www.mymcmedia.org/elrich-says-he-will-seek-third-term/ |access-date=August 29, 2024 |work=Montgomery Community Media |date=December 8, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> however, Montgomery County voters approved a referendum during the 2024 elections limiting county executives to two consecutive terms, barring Elrich from running for a third term.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bixby |first1=Ginny |title=Elrich facing final two years in office after term-limit referendum passes |url=https://moco360.media/2024/11/06/elrich-facing-final-two-years-in-office-after-term-limit-referendum-passes/ |access-date=November 6, 2024 |work=MoCo360 |date=November 5, 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Democratic primary === |
=== Democratic primary === |
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*Andrew Friedson, county councilmember from the 1st district (2018–present)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bixby |first1=Ginny |title=Friedson talks accountability, transparency – and whether he’ll run for county executive |url=https://moco360.media/2024/12/19/friedson-talks-accountability-transparency-and-whether-hell-run-for-county-executive/ |access-date=December 19, 2024 |work=MoCo360 |date=December 19, 2024}}</ref> |
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===== Potential ===== |
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*Gabe Albornoz, at-large county councilmember (2018–present)<ref name="Pagnucco">{{cite news |last1=Pagnucco |first1=Adam |title=Who Will be the Next County Executive? Part Two |url=https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/11/15/who-will-be-the-next-county-executive-part-two/ |access-date=November 17, 2024 |work=Montgomery Perspective |date=November 15, 2024}}</ref> |
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*Evan Glass, at-large county councilmember (2018–present)<ref name="Pagnucco" /> |
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*[[Will Jawando]], at-large county councilmember (2018–present)<ref name="Pagnucco" /> |
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*[[Richard Madaleno]], county chief administrative officer (2020–present), former state senator from the [[Maryland Legislative District 18|18th district]] (2007–2019), and candidate for governor in [[2018 Maryland gubernatorial election|2018]]<ref name="Pagnucco" /> |
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=== Republican primary === |
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* Reardon Sullivan, nominee for county executive in [[2022 Maryland county executive elections#Montgomery County|2022]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Munro |first1=Dana |title=A Montgomery County ballot initiative would bar Elrich from third term |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/10/29/montgomery-county-term-limit-proposal/ |access-date=October 29, 2024 |work=The Washington Post |date=October 29, 2024}}</ref> |
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== Prince George's County == |
== Prince George's County == |
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{{Infobox election |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Democrat '''TO BE DETERMINED IN JANUARY 2025''', who succeeded [[Angela Alsobrooks]] after she was elected to the [[U.S. Senate]] in [[2024 United States Senate election in Maryland|2024]]. Alsobrooks was re-elected in 2022 with 98.7 percent of the vote. |
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| election_name = 2026 Prince George's County Executive election |
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| flag_image = Flag of Prince George's County, Maryland.svg |
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| type = presidential |
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| previous_year = 2025 (special) |
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| previous_election = 2025 Prince George's County executive special election |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Prince George's County |
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| ongoing = yes |
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| party1 = Maryland Democratic Party |
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| party2 = Maryland Republican Party |
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| title = county executive |
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| before_election = TBD |
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| before_party = Maryland Democratic Party |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is TBD, who was elected in [[2025 Prince George's County executive special election|2025]] to fill the term of [[Angela Alsobrooks]], who resigned in December 2024 after she was [[2024 United States Senate election in Maryland|elected to the U.S. Senate]]. Alsobrooks was re-elected in 2022 with 98.7 percent of the vote. |
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== Wicomico County == |
== Wicomico County == |
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| election_name = 2026 Wicomico County Executive election |
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| previous_year = 2022 |
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| previous_election = 2022 Maryland county executive elections#Wicomico County |
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| next_year = 2030 |
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| next_election = 2030 Maryland county executive elections#Wicomico County |
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| party1 = Maryland Republican Party |
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| title = county executive |
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| before_election = Julie Giordano |
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The incumbent [[county executive]] is Republican Julie Giordano, who was elected in 2022 with 51.2 percent of the vote. She is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if she will do so. |
The incumbent [[county executive]] is Republican Julie Giordano, who was elected in 2022 with 51.2 percent of the vote. She is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if she will do so. |
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=== Republican primary === |
=== Republican primary === |
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* Julie Giordano, incumbent county executive |
* Julie Giordano, incumbent county executive |
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=== Democratic primary === |
=== Democratic primary === |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://www.allisonpickard.com/ Allison Pickard (D) for County Executive] |
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The Maryland county executive elections of 2026 will be held on November 3, 2026.
Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Wicomico County will elect county executives.
Anne Arundel County
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The incumbent county executive is Democrat Steuart Pittman, who was re-elected in 2022 with 53.7 percent of the vote. He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Allison Pickard, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)[1]
Potential
[edit]- Gavin Buckley, mayor of Annapolis (2017–present)[1]
- James Kitchin, special assistant to county executive Steuart Pittman[1]
- Pete Smith, county councilmember from the 1st district (2012–2013, 2014–2018, 2022–present)[1]
Endorsements
[edit]Allison Pickard
- U.S. representatives
- Sarah Elfreth, MD-03 (2025–present)[1]
- State legislators
- J. Sandy Bartlett, state delegate from the 32nd district (2019–present)[1]
- Pamela Beidle, state senator from the 32nd district (2019–present)[1]
- Mark S. Chang, state delegate from the 32nd district (2015–present)[1]
- Dawn Gile, state senator from the 33rd district (2023–present)[1]
- Dana Jones, state delegate from district 30A (2020–present)[1]
- Andrew Pruski, state delegate from district 33A (2023–present)[1]
- County officials
- Julie Hummer, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present)[1]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Jessica Haire, former county councilmember from the 7th district (2018–2022) and nominee for county executive in 2022[2]
Potential
[edit]- Nic Kipke, state delegate from the 31st district (2007–present) and former minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2013–2021)[3]
- Nathan Volke, county councilmember from the 3rd district (2018–present)[3]
Baltimore County
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The incumbent county executive is Democrat Kathy Klausmeier, who was appointed county executive by the Baltimore County Council after Johnny Olszewski was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 2nd congressional district in 2024. She is not running for election to a full four-year term.[4]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Julian Jones, county councilmember from the 4th district (2014–present)[5]
- Izzy Patoka, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)[6]
- Charles E. Sydnor III, state senator from the 44th district (2020–present)[7]
- Pat Young, county councilmember from the 1st district (2022–present)[5]
Potential
[edit]- Nick Stewart, attorney and activist[7]
Declined
[edit]- James Brochin, former state senator from the 42nd district (2003–2019) and candidate for county executive in 2018[8]
- Kathy Klausmeier, incumbent county executive[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Chris West, former state senator from the 42nd district (2019–present)[9]
Frederick County
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The incumbent county executive is Democrat Jessica Fitzwater, who was elected in 2022 with 50.4 percent of the vote. She is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if she will do so.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Jessica Fitzwater, incumbent county executive
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]Harford County
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The incumbent county executive is Republican Robert Cassilly, who was elected in 2022 with 64.1 percent of the vote. He is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if he will do so.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Robert Cassilly, incumbent county executive
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]Howard County
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The incumbent county executive is Democrat Calvin Ball III, who was re-elected in 2022 with 59.1 percent of the vote. He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits.
Democratic primary
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The incumbent county executive is Democrat Marc Elrich, who was re-elected in 2022 with 75.1 percent of the vote. He initially said that he would run for a third term,[10] however, Montgomery County voters approved a referendum during the 2024 elections limiting county executives to two consecutive terms, barring Elrich from running for a third term.[11]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Andrew Friedson, county councilmember from the 1st district (2018–present)[12]
Potential
[edit]- Gabe Albornoz, at-large county councilmember (2018–present)[13]
- Evan Glass, at-large county councilmember (2018–present)[13]
- Will Jawando, at-large county councilmember (2018–present)[13]
- Richard Madaleno, county chief administrative officer (2020–present), former state senator from the 18th district (2007–2019), and candidate for governor in 2018[13]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declined
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The incumbent county executive is TBD, who was elected in 2025 to fill the term of Angela Alsobrooks, who resigned in December 2024 after she was elected to the U.S. Senate. Alsobrooks was re-elected in 2022 with 98.7 percent of the vote.
Democratic primary
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[edit]Wicomico County
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The incumbent county executive is Republican Julie Giordano, who was elected in 2022 with 51.2 percent of the vote. She is eligible to run for a second term, but has not yet said if she will do so.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Julie Giordano, incumbent county executive
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Kurtz, Josh (December 9, 2024). "Pickard is quick out of the gate in Anne Arundel County executive race". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 22, 2024). "Maryland Republican women seek more opportunities". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Hutzell, Rick (January 3, 2025). "One word will decide Anne Arundel political picks: Electability". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Kobell, Rona (January 7, 2025). "State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier named Baltimore County Executive". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Russell, Lia (October 16, 2024). "If Olszewski wins seat in Congress, who will be Baltimore County's next executive?". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ Conrad, Brooke (November 7, 2024). "8 people vying to replace Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. when he leaves for Congress". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Russell, Lia (October 22, 2024). "State Sen. Charles Sydnor considering run for Baltimore County executive in 2026". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Conrad, Brooke (December 17, 2024). "5 Baltimore County Executive candidates tell council why they're best pick for the job". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P. (August 23, 2023). "Political Notes: Sen. West won't seek reelection and race to replace him has already started, plus U.S. Senate developments and Hogan's latest line". Maryland Matters. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Fran (December 8, 2023). "Elrich Says He Will Seek Third Term". Montgomery Community Media. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ Bixby, Ginny (November 5, 2024). "Elrich facing final two years in office after term-limit referendum passes". MoCo360. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Bixby, Ginny (December 19, 2024). "Friedson talks accountability, transparency – and whether he'll run for county executive". MoCo360. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Pagnucco, Adam (November 15, 2024). "Who Will be the Next County Executive? Part Two". Montgomery Perspective. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ Munro, Dana (October 29, 2024). "A Montgomery County ballot initiative would bar Elrich from third term". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 29, 2024.