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2026 Maryland county executive elections

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8 of Maryland's 9 county executive seats
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 6 3
Seats needed Steady Increase 3

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

2026 Anne Arundel County Executive election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent county executive

Steuart Pittman
Democratic



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

Candidates

Declared
  • Allison Pickard, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)[1]
Potential
  • 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

Allison Pickard
U.S. representatives
State legislators
County officials
  • Julie Hummer, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present)[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest
  • Jessica Haire, former county councilmember from the 7th district (2018–2022) and nominee for county executive in 2022[2]
Potential

Baltimore County

2026 Baltimore County Executive election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent County Executive

Kathy Klausmeier
Democratic



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

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest
  • 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
  • Nick Stewart, attorney and activist[7]
Declined

Republican primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest
  • Chris West, former state senator from the 42nd district (2019–present)[9]

Frederick County

2026 Frederick County Executive election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent county executive

Jessica Fitzwater
Democratic



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

Candidates

Potential
  • Jessica Fitzwater, incumbent county executive

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

Harford County

2026 Harford County Executive election

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2030 →
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent county executive

Bob Cassilly
Republican



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

Candidates

Potential

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

Howard County

2026 Howard County Executive election

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2030 →
 
Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent county executive

Calvin Ball III
Democratic



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

Candidates

Potential

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

Montgomery County

2026 Montgomery County Executive election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent county executive

Marc Elrich
Democratic



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

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest
  • Andrew Friedson, county councilmember from the 1st district (2018–present)[12]
Potential
  • 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

Candidates

Declined
  • Reardon Sullivan, nominee for county executive in 2022[14]

Prince George's County

2026 Prince George's County Executive election

2030 →
 
Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent county executive

TBD
Democratic



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

Candidates

Potential

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

Wicomico County

2026 Wicomico County Executive election

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2030 →
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent county executive

Julie Giordano
Republican



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

Candidates

Potential
  • Julie Giordano, incumbent county executive

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 22, 2024). "Maryland Republican women seek more opportunities". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Hutzell, Rick (January 3, 2025). "One word will decide Anne Arundel political picks: Electability". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Kobell, Rona (January 7, 2025). "State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier named Baltimore County Executive". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Murphy, Fran (December 8, 2023). "Elrich Says He Will Seek Third Term". Montgomery Community Media. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  11. ^ Bixby, Ginny (November 5, 2024). "Elrich facing final two years in office after term-limit referendum passes". MoCo360. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Bixby, Ginny (December 19, 2024). "Friedson talks accountability, transparency – and whether he'll run for county executive". MoCo360. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d Pagnucco, Adam (November 15, 2024). "Who Will be the Next County Executive? Part Two". Montgomery Perspective. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  14. ^ Munro, Dana (October 29, 2024). "A Montgomery County ballot initiative would bar Elrich from third term". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 29, 2024.