2026 Maryland county executive elections ← 2022 November 3, 2026 2030 →
Democratic incumbent Term-limited or retiring Democrat Republican incumbent
TheMaryland 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 , andWicomico County will elect county executives.
Anne Arundel County [ edit ] The incumbentcounty executive is DemocratSteuart Pittman , who was re-elected in 2022 with 53.7 percent of the vote.[ 17]
James Kitchin, special assistant to county executiveSteuart Pittman [ 18] Allison Pickard, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)[ 2] Pete Smith, county councilmember from the 1st district (2012–2013, 2014–2018, 2022–present)[ 3] James Kitchin
County officials Steuart Pittman , Anne Arundel County Executive (2018–present)[ 20] Lisa Rodvien, county councilmember from the 6th district (2018–present)[ 21] Allison Pickard
U.S. representatives State legislators County officials Julie Hummer, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present)[ 2] Pete Smith
State legislators County officials 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[ 23]
Dave Crawford, food service manager and volunteer firefighter[ 24] Jessica Haire, former county councilmember from the 7th district (2018–2022) and nominee for county executive in2022 [ 10] The incumbentcounty executive is DemocratKathy Klausmeier , who was appointed county executive by the Baltimore County Council afterJohnny Olszewski was elected to theU.S. House of Representatives inMaryland's 2nd congressional district in2024 . She is not running for election to a full four-year term.[ 26] [ 27]
Julian Jones, county councilmember from the 4th district (2014–present)[ 6] Izzy Patoka, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)[ 7] Nick Stewart, attorney and activist[ 8] Pat Young , county councilmember from the 1st district (2022–present)[ 9] Izzy Patoka
U.S. Executive Branch officials Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Julian Jones (D) $235,138 $53,891 $1,019,415 Izzy Patoka (D) $326,410 $18,941 $1,287,500 Pat Young (D) $120,011 $13,696 $227,699 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[ 23]
Patrick Dyer, businessman and nominee forHD-11 in2006 [ 5] Kim Stansbury, businesswoman and candidate for county executive in2022 [ 4] Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Todd Crandell, county councilmember from the 7th district (2014–present)[ 4] David Marks, county councilmember from the 5th district (2010–present)[ 4] Rob Daniels (Independent), attorney[ 4] Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] The incumbentcounty executive is Democrat Jessica Fitzwater, who was elected in 2022 with 50.4 percent of the vote.[ 33] [ 10]
Jessica Fitzwater, incumbent county executive[ 10] 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[ 23]
Chuck Jenkins , Frederick County Sheriff (2006–present)(running for re-election) [ 1] The incumbentcounty executive is RepublicanRobert Cassilly , who was elected in 2022 with 64.1 percent of the vote.[ 34] [ 35]
Robert Cassilly , incumbent county executive[ 35] Patrick Vincenti, president of the Harford County Council (2018–present) from district E (2014–present)[ 36] Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Robert Cassilly (R) $22,250 $15,245 $274,560 Patrick Vincenti (R) $186,288 $50,681 $450,192 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[ 23]
The incumbentcounty executive is DemocratCalvin Ball III , who was re-elected in 2022 with 59.1 percent of the vote.[ 37]
Vanessa Atterbeary
Statewide officials State legislators Chao Wu , state delegate from district 9A (2023–present)[ 43] County officials Rich Gibson,Howard County state's attorney (2019–present)[ 43] C. Vernon Gray, former county councilmember from the 2nd district (1983–2002)[ 42] Opel Jones, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2018–present)[ 42] Jessica Feldmark
State legislators County officials 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[ 23]
The incumbentcounty executive is DemocratMarc Elrich , who was re-elected in 2022 with 75.1 percent of the vote.[ 46] [ 47] [ 48]
Mithun Banerjee, real estate investor[ 49] Andrew Friedson, county councilmember from the 1st district (2018–present)[ 14] Evan Glass, at-large county councilmember (2018–present)[ 50] Will Jawando , at-large county councilmember (2018–present)[ 51] Celeste Iroha, medical assistant and gun safety activist[ 52] David Blair, businessman and candidate for county executive in2018 and2022 (endorsed Friedson) [ 53] Kate Stewart, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present)(running for re-election) [ 54] Andrew Friedson
U.S. representatives State legislators County officials Marilyn Balcombe, county councilmember from the 2nd district (2022–present)[ 57] John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's Attorney (2007–present)[ 58] Hans Riemer , former at-large county councilmember (2010–2022) and candidate for county executive in2022 [ 59] Individuals David Blair, businessman and candidate for county executive in2018 and2022 [ 53] Party officials Labor unions Evan Glass
Executive Branch officials U.S. representatives Organizations Will Jawando
County officials Individuals Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of September 15, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Andrew Friedson (D)[ b] $293,194 $25,307 $1,053,045 Evan Glass (D) $92,548 $36,415 $56,133 Will Jawando (D)[ c] $81,775 $40,387 $41,388 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[ 23]
Shelly Skolnick, attorney and perennial candidate[ 15] Reardon Sullivan, chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party (2025–present) and nominee for county executive in2022 [ 65] [ edit ] The incumbentcounty executive isAisha Braveboy , who was elected in2025 with 91.2 percent of the vote.[ 66]
Jolene Ivey , at-large county councilmember (2024–present) and candidate for county executive in2025 (running for re-election) [ 67] 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[ 23]
The incumbentcounty executive is Republican Julie Giordano, who was elected in 2022 with 51.2 percent of the vote.[ 68] [ 69]
Julie Giordano, incumbent county executive[ 69] 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[ 23]
^ Klausmeier took office after her predecessor,Johnny Olszewski , resigned. She is not running for election to a full term. ^ As of January 8, 2025 ^ As of August 18, 2025 ^a b c d e f g h i j k "2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedFebruary 27, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h i j Kurtz, Josh (December 9, 2024)."Pickard is quick out of the gate in Anne Arundel County executive race" .Maryland Matters . RetrievedDecember 9, 2024 . ^a b Matheson, James (June 13, 2025)."Pete Smith is third Democrat vying to be Anne Arundel County Executive" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedJune 18, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h Jones, Natalie (September 30, 2025)."Baltimore County executive race in 2026: Who's in, who's out" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedSeptember 30, 2025 . ^a b Ruby, Michael (August 8, 2025)."Dyer Announces Bid For GOP Co. Executive Spot" .The Country Chronicle . RetrievedAugust 8, 2025 . ^a b Kobell, Rona (August 28, 2025)."Julian Jones launching campaign for Baltimore County executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedAugust 28, 2025 . ^a b Kobell, Rona (September 8, 2025)."Izzy Patoka announces bid for Baltimore Ccounty executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedSeptember 8, 2025 . ^a b Miller, Hallie (April 28, 2025)."A 'pro-growth' candidate wants to shake up Baltimore County executive race" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedApril 28, 2025 . ^a b Kobell, Rona (February 27, 2025)."Councilman Pat Young launches campaign for Baltimore County executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedFebruary 27, 2025 . ^a b c d Kurtz, Josh (August 11, 2025)."At this week's MACo gathering, it's already 2026 and 'unpredictable' is the watchword" .Maryland Matters . RetrievedAugust 11, 2025 . ^a b Reed, Lillian (October 2, 2025)."Del. Vanessa Atterbeary is running for Howard Co. executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedOctober 2, 2025 . ^a b Hacker, Kiersten (June 10, 2025)."Howard County Executive race gets another Democratic candidate, Del. Jessica Feldmark" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedJune 10, 2025 . ^a b Reed, Lillian (July 21, 2025)."Council chair Liz Walsh joins the race for Howard County executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedJuly 21, 2025 . ^a b Bixby, Ginny (June 11, 2025)."Friedson enters county executive race" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedJune 11, 2025 . ^a b Peck, Louis (September 22, 2025)."First Republican county executive contender emerges—with an unusual platform plank" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedSeptember 22, 2025 . ^a b Pierce, Rachel (April 25, 2025)."Salisbury Councilwoman Running for Wicomico County Executive" .WBOC-TV . RetrievedApril 25, 2025 . ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Anne Arundel County" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^ 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 . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2025 . ^ Hutzell, Rick (March 14, 2025)."Gavin Buckley leads his final parade as mayor of Annapolis" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedMarch 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. ^ Matheson, James (June 8, 2025)."As Pittman eyes Maryland Democratic Party chair, what does it mean for Anne Arundel?" .Capital Gazette . RetrievedJune 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 . RetrievedJanuary 22, 2025 . ^a b Mann, Alex (June 13, 2025)."What to know about the 3 Democrats running for Anne Arundel County Executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h "Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System" .campaignfinance.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJune 12, 2025 .^ Matheson, James (September 26, 2025)."First Republican enters county executive race in purple Anne Arundel" .The Capital . RetrievedSeptember 26, 2025 . ^ Jones, Natalie (March 25, 2025)."Anne Arundel Sen. Bryan Simonaire not seeking reelection in 2026" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedMarch 25, 2025 . ^a b Kobell, Rona (January 7, 2025)."State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier named Baltimore County Executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedJanuary 7, 2025 . ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Baltimore County" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^ Conrad, Brooke (December 17, 2024)."5 Baltimore County Executive candidates tell council why they're best pick for the job" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedDecember 17, 2024 . ^ Lee, John (June 19, 2025)."Sydnor decides to skip Baltimore County Executive race" .WYPR . RetrievedJune 19, 2025 . ^ Lee, John (September 9, 2025)."Patoka joins the race for Baltimore County Executive" .WYPR . RetrievedSeptember 9, 2025 . ^ 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 . RetrievedFebruary 27, 2025 . ^ Lee, John (July 15, 2025)."Former Democratic State Senator Jim Brochin weighs independent run for Baltimore County Executive" .WYPR . RetrievedJuly 15, 2025 . ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Frederick County" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Harford County" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^a b Hubbard, Matt (June 3, 2025)."Cassilly files for reelection, pledging to keep Harford moving forward" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedJune 3, 2025 . ^ Hubbard, Matt (September 18, 2025)."Vincenti to challenge incumbent Cassilly in race for Harford county executive" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedSeptember 18, 2025 . ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Howard County" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^ Reed, Lillian (April 28, 2025)."Councilmember Deb Jung launches campaign for Howard County executive" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedApril 28, 2025 . ^ "2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJune 20, 2025 .^ Reed, Lillian (June 19, 2025)." .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedJune 27, 2025 . ^ "2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJune 20, 2025 .^a b c d e f g Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P.; Condon, Christine (October 16, 2025)."It's on: Challengers announce in Howard County, 7th District races, more moves in political notes" .Maryland Matters . RetrievedOctober 16, 2025 . ^a b Lazarick, Len (October 16, 2025)."Ways & Means Chair Atterbeary becomes fourth Democratic woman to run for Howard County executive" .MarylandReporter.com . RetrievedOctober 16, 2025 . ^ Lazarick, Len (June 11, 2025)."Del. Jessica Feldmark runs for Howard County executive" .MarylandReporter.com . RetrievedJune 11, 2025 . ^ Hacker, Kiersten (April 28, 2025)."Deb Jung announces 'grassroots' candidacy for Howard County executive" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedJune 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. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^ Murphy, Fran (December 8, 2023)."Elrich Says He Will Seek Third Term" .Montgomery Community Media . RetrievedAugust 29, 2024 . ^ Bixby, Ginny (November 5, 2024)."Elrich facing final two years in office after term-limit referendum passes" .MoCo360 . RetrievedNovember 6, 2024 . ^ Munro, Dana (June 13, 2025)."Race to replace Elrich as Montgomery county executive already heating up" .The Washington Post . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 . ^ Bixby, Ginny (March 12, 2025)."Evan Glass announces run for Montgomery County executive" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedMarch 12, 2025 . ^a b c d e Ford, William J. (May 22, 2025)."Jawando announces run for Montgomery County executive" .Maryland Matters . RetrievedMay 22, 2025 . ^ Giraldo, Nina (October 16, 2025)."Celeste Iroha drops out of the county executive race" .The Banner . RetrievedOctober 19, 2025 . ^a b c Cohn, Courtney (July 2, 2025)."David Blair endorses Friedson in 2026 county executive race" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedJuly 2, 2025 . ^ Pagnucco, Adam (August 25, 2025)."Kate Stewart is Running for Reelection" .Montgomery Perspective . RetrievedAugust 25, 2025 . ^ Peck, Louis (September 19, 2025)."Del. Lily Qi reacts to chatter about a possible move to Rockville" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedSeptember 19, 2025 . ^a b c d Bixby, Ginny (June 19, 2025)."Political Notes: Waldstreicher to run for re-election to Maryland Senate" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedJune 19, 2025 . ^a b c d e Bixby, Ginny (June 23, 2025)." .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedJune 23, 2025 . ^ Bixby, Ginny (August 13, 2025)."Political Notes: Friedson receives endorsements from state's attorney, other local officials" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedAugust 13, 2025 . ^ Jacoby, Ceoli (October 3, 2025)."Hans Riemer endorses Andrew Friedson for county executive" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedOctober 3, 2025 . ^ Ford, William J. (June 23, 2025)."Friedson kicks off campaign for Montgomery County executive" .Maryland Matters . RetrievedJune 23, 2025 . ^a b c d Bixby, Ginny (July 15, 2025)."Political Notes: Trone, Perez endorse Glass for county executive" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedJuly 15, 2025 . ^ "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses 53 Candidates in 2025 Races, Mike Simmons (IL-09), James Osyf (VA-02), and Everton Blair for U.S. House" .victoryfund.org . September 25, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 25, 2025 .^ Bixby, Ginny (May 22, 2025)." .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedMay 22, 2025 . ^a b Campbell, Ashlyn (September 3, 2025)."Two progressive groups endorse Jawando in 2026 county executive race" .Bethesda Magazine . RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 . ^ Munro, Dana (October 29, 2024)."A Montgomery County ballot initiative would bar Elrich from third term" .The Washington Post . RetrievedOctober 29, 2024 . ^ "Official 2025 Special General Election Results for Prince George's County" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJune 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 . RetrievedMarch 26, 2025 . ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Wicomico County" .elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^a b Weah, Leila (March 24, 2025)."Julie Giordano announces plans to run for 2nd Wicomico County Exec. term" .WMDT . RetrievedApril 25, 2025 . 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