2026 Maryland county executive elections Last updated September 04, 2025 Anne Arundel County The incumbent county executive is Democrat Steuart Pittman , who was re-elected in 2022 with 53.7 percent of the vote. [ 17] He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits.
Democratic primary Candidates Declared James Kitchin, special assistant to county executive Steuart Pittman [ 2] Allison Pickard, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present) [ 3] Pete Smith, county councilmember from the 1st district (2012–2013, 2014–2018, 2022–present) [ 4] Endorsements James Kitchin
County officials Steuart Pittman , Anne Arundel County Executive (2018–present) [ 19] Lisa Rodvien, county councilmember from the 6th district (2018–present) [ 20] Allison Pickard
U.S. representatives State legislators County officials Julie Hummer, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present) [ 3] Pete Smith
State legislators County officials Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Allison Pickard (D) $103,750 $29,744 $139,918 Pete Smith (D) $131,525 $38,449 $192,285 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Republican primary Candidates Potential Jessica Haire, former county councilmember from the 7th district (2018–2022) and nominee for county executive in 2022 [ 9] Baltimore County 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. [ 24] Olszewski was re-elected in 2022 with 63.7 percent of the vote. [ 25]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Julian Jones, county councilmember from the 4th district (2014–present) [ 6] Nick Stewart, attorney and activist [ 7] Pat Young , county councilmember from the 1st district (2022–present) [ 8] Publicly expressed interest Izzy Patoka, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present) [ 26] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Pat Young (D) $120,011 $13,696 $227,699 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Independents Candidates Publicly expressed interest Frederick County The incumbent county executive is Democrat Jessica Fitzwater, who was elected in 2022 with 50.4 percent of the vote. [ 30] She is running for reelection to a second term. [ 9]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Jessica Fitzwater, incumbent county executive [ 9] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jessica Fitzwater (D) $23,805 $12,202 $89,470 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Republican primary Candidates Declined Chuck Jenkins , Frederick County Sheriff (2006–present) (running for re-election) [ 1] Harford County The incumbent county executive is Republican Robert Cassilly , who was elected in 2022 with 64.1 percent of the vote. [ 31] He is running for reelection to a second term. [ 32]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Robert Cassilly (R) $22,250 $15,245 $274,560 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Howard County The incumbent county executive is Democrat Calvin Ball III , who was re-elected in 2022 with 59.1 percent of the vote. [ 33] He is ineligible to run for a third term due to term limits.
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Jessica Feldmark , state delegate from district 12A (2019–present) [ 10] Deb Jung, county councilmember from the 4th district (2018–present) [ 11] Liz Walsh, county councilmember from the 1st district (2018–present) [ 12] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jessica Feldmark (D) $168,591 $30,711 $271,897 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Montgomery County The incumbent county executive is Democrat Marc Elrich , who was re-elected in 2022 with 75.1 percent of the vote. [ 39] He initially said that he would run for a third term, [ 40] 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. [ 41]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Mithun Banerjee, real estate investor [ 13] Andrew Friedson, county councilmember from the 1st district (2018–present) [ 14] Evan Glass, at-large county councilmember (2018–present) [ 15] Celeste Iroha, medical assistant and gun safety activist [ 42] Will Jawando , at-large county councilmember (2018–present) [ 43] Declined David Blair, businessman and candidate for county executive in 2018 and 2022 (endorsed Friedson) [ 44] Kate Stewart, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present) (running for re-election) [ 45] Endorsements Andrew Friedson
State legislators County officials Marilyn Balcombe, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2022–present) [ 47] John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's Attorney (2007–present) [ 48] Individuals David Blair, businessman and candidate for county executive in 2018 and 2022 [ 44] Party officials Labor unions Evan Glass
Executive Branch officials U.S. representatives Will Jawando
County officials Individuals Labor unions Organizations Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Andrew Friedson (D) $293,194 $25,307 $1,053,045 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Republican primary Candidates Declined Reardon Sullivan, chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party (2025–present) and nominee for county executive in 2022 [ 53] The incumbent county executive is Aisha Braveboy , who was elected in 2025 with 91.2 percent of the vote. [ 54] She is eligible to run for a full four-year term, but has not yet said if she will do so.
Democratic primary Candidates Declined Jolene Ivey , at-large county councilmember (2024–present) and candidate for county executive in 2025 (running for re-election) [ 55] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 16, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Aisha Braveboy (D) $956,971 $1,114,189 $110,765 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Wicomico County The incumbent county executive is Republican Julie Giordano, who was elected in 2022 with 51.2 percent of the vote. [ 56] She is running for a second term in office. [ 57]
Republican primary Candidates Declared Julie Giordano, incumbent county executive [ 57] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Julie Giordano (R) $0 $10 $227 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 22]
Notes ↑ Klausmeier took office after her predecessor, Johnny Olszewski , resigned. She is not running for election to a full term. References 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 27, 2025 . 1 2 Ford, William J.; Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P. (January 15, 2025). "Hill newbies get committee posts, Kitchin cooks up candidacy, celebrity guests, more notes" . Maryland Matters . Retrieved January 15, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Kurtz, Josh (December 9, 2024). "Pickard is quick out of the gate in Anne Arundel County executive race" . Maryland Matters . Retrieved December 9, 2024 . 1 2 Matheson, James (June 13, 2025). "Pete Smith is third Democrat vying to be Anne Arundel County Executive" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved June 18, 2025 . 1 2 Ruby, Michael (August 8, 2025). "Dyer Announces Bid For GOP Co. Executive Spot" . The Country Chronicle . Retrieved August 8, 2025 . 1 2 Kobell, Rona (August 28, 2025). "Julian Jones launching campaign for Baltimore County executive" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved August 28, 2025 . 1 2 Miller, Hallie (April 28, 2025). "A 'pro-growth' candidate wants to shake up Baltimore County executive race" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved April 28, 2025 . 1 2 Kobell, Rona (February 27, 2025). "Councilman Pat Young launches campaign for Baltimore County executive" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved February 27, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 Kurtz, Josh (August 11, 2025). "At this week's MACo gathering, it's already 2026 and 'unpredictable' is the watchword" . Maryland Matters . Retrieved August 11, 2025 . 1 2 Hacker, Kiersten (June 10, 2025). "Howard County Executive race gets another Democratic candidate, Del. Jessica Feldmark" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved June 10, 2025 . 1 2 Reed, Lillian (April 28, 2025). "Councilmember Deb Jung launches campaign for Howard County executive" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved April 28, 2025 . 1 2 Reed, Lillian (July 21, 2025). "Council chair Liz Walsh joins the race for Howard County executive" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved July 21, 2025 . 1 2 Munro, Dana (June 13, 2025). "Race to replace Elrich as Montgomery county executive already heating up" . The Washington Post . Retrieved June 13, 2025 . 1 2 Bixby, Ginny (June 11, 2025). "Friedson enters county executive race" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved June 11, 2025 . 1 2 Bixby, Ginny (March 12, 2025). "Evan Glass announces run for Montgomery County executive" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved March 12, 2025 . 1 2 Pierce, Rachel (April 25, 2025). "Salisbury Councilwoman Running for Wicomico County Executive" . WBOC-TV . Retrieved April 25, 2025 . ↑ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Anne Arundel County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2025 . ↑ Hutzell, Rick (March 14, 2025). "Gavin Buckley leads his final parade as mayor of Annapolis" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved March 14, 2025 . Buckley toyed with joining the Democratic field seeking to replace Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman next year. Instead, he will return to his businesses, restaurants. 1 2 Matheson, James (June 8, 2025). "As Pittman eyes Maryland Democratic Party chair, what does it mean for Anne Arundel?" . Capital Gazette . Retrieved June 20, 2025 . Pittman endorsed [James] Kitchin, among others, but said as chair he would not favor any candidate. ↑ Loock, Megan (January 22, 2025). "County Executive Steuart Pittman set to endorse James Kitchin at Feb. rally" . The Capital . Retrieved January 22, 2025 . 1 2 Mann, Alex (June 13, 2025). "What to know about the 3 Democrats running for Anne Arundel County Executive" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved June 13, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System" . campaignfinance.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 12, 2025 . ↑ Jones, Natalie (March 25, 2025). "Anne Arundel Sen. Bryan Simonaire not seeking reelection in 2026" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 25, 2025 . 1 2 Kobell, Rona (January 7, 2025). "State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier named Baltimore County Executive" . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved January 7, 2025 . ↑ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Baltimore County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2025 . 1 2 Lee, John (June 19, 2025). "Sydnor decides to skip Baltimore County Executive race" . WYPR . Retrieved June 19, 2025 . ↑ 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 . ↑ Lee, John (February 27, 2025). "Pat Young says he wants to be the "adult in the room" as he launches Campaign for Baltimore County Executive" . WYPR . Retrieved February 27, 2025 . 1 2 Lee, John (July 15, 2025). "Former Democratic State Senator Jim Brochin weighs independent run for Baltimore County Executive" . WYPR . Retrieved July 15, 2025 . ↑ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Frederick County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2025 . ↑ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Harford County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2025 . 1 2 Hubbard, Matt (June 3, 2025). "Cassilly files for reelection, pledging to keep Harford moving forward" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved June 3, 2025 . ↑ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Howard County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2025 . ↑ "2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 20, 2025 . ↑ Reed, Lillian (19 June 2025). " . The Baltimore Banner . Retrieved 27 June 2025 . ↑ "2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 20, 2025 . ↑ Lazarick, Len (June 11, 2025). "Del. Jessica Feldmark runs for Howard County executive" . MarylandReporter.com . Retrieved June 11, 2025 . ↑ Hacker, Kiersten (April 28, 2025). "Deb Jung announces 'grassroots' candidacy for Howard County executive" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved June 12, 2025 . Liz Bobo, the county and state's first female county executive, showed her support for Jung at Monday's rally. ↑ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Montgomery County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2025 . ↑ 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 . 1 2 Bixby, Ginny (March 7, 2025). "Silver Spring resident Celeste Iroha files to run for MoCo executive" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved March 7, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 Ford, William J. (May 22, 2025). "Jawando announces run for Montgomery County executive" . Maryland Matters . Retrieved May 22, 2025 . 1 2 3 Cohn, Courtney (July 2, 2025). "David Blair endorses Friedson in 2026 county executive race" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved July 2, 2025 . ↑ Pagnucco, Adam (August 25, 2025). "Kate Stewart is Running for Reelection" . Montgomery Perspective . Retrieved August 25, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 Bixby, Ginny (June 19, 2025). "Political Notes: Waldstreicher to run for re-election to Maryland Senate" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved June 19, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 Bixby, Ginny (June 23, 2025). " . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved June 23, 2025 . ↑ Bixby, Ginny (August 13, 2025). "Political Notes: Friedson receives endorsements from state's attorney, other local officials" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved August 13, 2025 . ↑ Ford, William J. (June 23, 2025). "Friedson kicks off campaign for Montgomery County executive" . Maryland Matters . Retrieved June 23, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 Bixby, Ginny (July 15, 2025). "Political Notes: Trone, Perez endorse Glass for county executive" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved July 15, 2025 . ↑ Bixby, Ginny (May 22, 2025). " . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved May 22, 2025 . 1 2 Campbell, Ashlyn (September 3, 2025). "Two progressive groups endorse Jawando in 2026 county executive race" . Bethesda Magazine . Retrieved September 3, 2025 . ↑ Munro, Dana (October 29, 2024). "A Montgomery County ballot initiative would bar Elrich from third term" . The Washington Post . Retrieved October 29, 2024 . ↑ "Official 2025 Special General Election Results for Prince George's County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 19, 2025 . ↑ Wilkins, Tracee; Leslie, Katie; Piper, Jeff (March 26, 2025). "Jolene Ivey opens up on her health, Prince George's County executive race exit" . WRC-TV . Retrieved March 26, 2025 . ↑ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Wicomico County" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2025 . 1 2 Weah, Leila (March 24, 2025). "Julie Giordano announces plans to run for 2nd Wicomico County Exec. term" . WMDT . Retrieved April 25, 2025 . 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