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Republican attorney [[Dirk Haire]] withdrew from the race on [[May 12]], [[2005]]. A poll commissioned by Haire revealed that Leopold had a clear lead over him and Bissett. Immediately after withdrawing, Haire endorsed Leopold.{{fact}} With just a few weeks remaining until the primary, David G. Boschert has gained the lead in the Republican race according to all polls! |
Republican attorney [[Dirk Haire]] withdrew from the race on [[May 12]], [[2005]]. A poll commissioned by Haire revealed that Leopold had a clear lead over him and Bissett. Immediately after withdrawing, Haire endorsed Leopold.{{fact}} With just a few weeks remaining until the primary, David G. Boschert has gained the lead in the Republican race according to all polls! |
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Finally, the [[Green Party of the United States|Green Party]] has been very active in Anne Arundel during the past four years, and with their focus on the environment and social justice issues, such as affordable housing, they might have a significant impact on the county executive race should they decide to run a candidate.{{fact}} Considering the fact that [[Barbara Samorajczyk]] has decided to not enter the race,{{fact}} the lack of a strong environmental candidate makes it ever more likely that the [[Green Party of the United States|Green Party]] will be recruiting a candidate to run for County Executive.{{fact}} |
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Revision as of 19:34, 12 August 2006
The next election to choose County Executives in Maryland is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The U.S. House election, 2006, U.S. Senate election, 2006, Maryland gubernatorial election, 2006, and Maryland General Assembly Election, 2006 are scheduled for the same day. Seven charter counties will elect a County Executive: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Wicomico County. This race will coincide with the election for Maryland County Offices Election, 2006.
The 2006 race is going to be a highly competitive race. With the county now a partisan battleground, both party primaries will be contentious.[citation needed]
The Democratic primary to replace current County Exec. Janet S. Owens will be competitive with County Recreation & Parks Director Dennis Callahan facing off against 12-year County Sheriff George F. Johnson, IV. Owens has not publicly supported either candidate. Johnson has garnered the vast majority of the Democratic Party endorsements, including the Police Department and Fire Department Unions.[1] On March 1, 2006, potential Democrat candidate Barbara Samorajczyk announced that she was joining George F. Johnson, IV's campaign for County Executive as his environmental advisor.
On the Republican side, Phil Bissett and John Leopold have been considered the front-runners.[citation needed] However, current Delegate David Boschert from Millersville is a proven candidate,[citation needed] and Gregory V. Nourse is gaining momentum.[citation needed]
Republican attorney Dirk Haire withdrew from the race on May 12, 2005. A poll commissioned by Haire revealed that Leopold had a clear lead over him and Bissett. Immediately after withdrawing, Haire endorsed Leopold.[citation needed] With just a few weeks remaining until the primary, David G. Boschert has gained the lead in the Republican race according to all polls!
Candidates
Democrats
- George F. Johnson, IV, County Sheriff and retired police officer, from Pasadena
- Dennis Callahan, Former Director of Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation, former mayor of Annapolis, from Annapolis
Republicans
- Tom Angelis, teacher, former police officer, and failed 2002 candidate, from Davidsonville
- Phil Bissett, Former Director of the MARC Train System, 2002 Republican nominee, former member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 30, and small businessman from Edgewater
- David Boschert, member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 33A, former three-term Democratic county councilman, retired Marine, and instructor, from Millersville.
- John Leopold, Full-time member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 31, former politician in Hawaii, from Pasadena
- Gregory V. Nourse, Assistant Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, from Glen Burnie
Candidate links
Democrats
Campaign Websites
Other Websites
- Sheriff George F. Johnson from Maryland Archives
- Sheriff George F. Johnso bio from Maryland Sheriffs Association
- Office of the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County
Republicans
Campaign Websites
- Phil Bissett for County Executive
- David Boschert for County Executive
- John Leopold for County Executive
- Greg Nourse for County Executive
Other Websites
- Phil Bissett Biography from Maryland Archives
- David Boschert Biography from Maryland Archives
- John Leopold Biography from Maryland Archives
Greens
Campaign Websites
Other Websites
Other links
Government Links
News Articles
- Cooking Hot on the Campaign Trail, NPR, 10/29/2004
- Bissett, Republican Party Look to 2006, Annapolis Capital, 1/16/2005
- County executive candidates begin raising funds early, Baltimore Sun, 1/19/2005
County Executive Jim Smith surprised people with his 2002 victory. The Republicans are looking for a strong candidate to take on this moderate executive in Governor Ehrlich's home county, and may have even asked incumbent councilman Joseph Bartenfelder to switch parties to run against Smith.
Candidates
Democrats
- James T. Smith, incumbent and former Circuit Court Judge
- John F. Weber, Dundalk resident and former Baltimore County director of recreation and parks.
- Ronald Harvey, Baltimore County personnel analyst.
- Alexander Bob Page, Jr., former Chief Judge.
Republicans
- Clarence William Bell, Jr., former Maryland State Trooper (Lieutenant)
- Norman J Cioka, parts attendant in the baltimore county equipment maintenance division.
Candidate Links
The complexion of this race changed when term-limited incumbent County Executive James Harkins announced his resignation effective July 1, 2005 in order to take a job in the Ehrlich Administration. John O'Neil, Jr., Harford County Administrator under Jim Harkins served as interim County Executive until a successor took Office. David R. Craig was chosen by the County Council as Harkins' successor on July 5 and took office on July 7.
Declared Candidates
Republicans
- David R. Craig, Incumbent appointed County Executive, former Mayor of Havre de Grace, former Delegate and State Senator, from Havre de Grace.
- Mark Fisher, Airplane engineer and farmer from Bel Air.
Democrats
- Ann Helton, President, Harford Land Trust. Wife of Art Helton (former Harford County State Senator).
Campaign Websites
James N. Robey cannot run for re-election due to term limits. This race is viewed as very competitive.
Candidates
Republicans
- Christopher J. Merdon, Howard County Council member representing District 1. Regional vice president for a software development company.
Democrats
- Kenneth Ulman, Howard County Council member representing District 4. Attorney.
- Harry M. Dunbar, real estate agent and retired federal employee. Former independent candidate for County Council.
Independents
- C. Stephen Wallis, Middle School Principal
Candidate links
This race will now be an open seat with incumbent Doug Duncan stepping down. The Democrats are expected to hold this seat due to their overwhelming numerical advantage, though moderate Montomgery County Councilman and former State Senator Howard Denis could make the race competitive.
Declared Candidates
Democrats
- Robert Raymond Fustero, retired grocery clerk, 2002 Candidate for Governor, from Silver Spring
- Isiah Leggett, former County Councilman, former state Democratic Party Chairman, and Howard University law professor
- Steven Silverman, County Councilman and lawyer, from Silver Spring.
- Bette Dale Petrides, County Council candidate at-large, from Bethesda.
Republicans
- Chuck Floyd, 2004 MD District 8 Congressional Candidate.
Independents
- Robin Ficker, former member of MD House of Delegates, attorney, "NBA Heckler"
Candidate links
- Steve Silverman for County Executive
- Chuck Floyd for County Executive
- Ike Legett for County Executive
- Robin Ficker for County Executive]
County Executive Jack B. Johnson won a crowded primary in 2002, easily dispatching current State Planning Secretary Audrey Scott in the general election. Johnson's only potential serious challengers will likely come in the Democratic Primary. Rushern L. Baker, III has been a vocal critic of Johnson's administration, and is likely his only major rival.
Declared Candidates
Democrats
- Jack B. Johnson, incumbent and former State's Attorney
- Rushern L. Baker, III, attorney, former member of the House of Delegates and 2002 candidate.
Republicans
- no candidates filed
Candidate links
In 2004, Wicomico County voters approved a charter amendment establishing an elected county executive, beginning in 2006.
Declared Candidates
Democrats
- Rick Pollitt, Fruitland, MD City Manager.
- Tom Taylor, self-employed videographer and editor from Salisbury.
Republicans
- Ron Allesi, small business owner, past Chairman of the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee.
- BJ Corbin, businessman from Delmar.
- Bob Culver, businessman & gun rights advocate from Salisbury.
- Brian Kilgore, owner of Eastern Shore Coffee and Early Dawn Mountain Spring Water (withdrew candidacy on 14 January 2006)
