2018 Maryland county executive elections

2018 Maryland county executive elections

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8 of Maryland's 9 county executive seats
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Democratic   50–60%   60–70%   >90% Republican   40–50%   60-70%

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The Maryland county executive elections of 2018 took place on November 6, 2018, with the primary election occurring on June 26, 2018.^[1]

Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Wicomico County elected county executives.

Steve Schuh (left) was renominated for a second term as county executive, but was defeated by Steuart Pittman (right) in the general election.

The incumbent county executive was Republican Steve Schuh, who was elected in 2014 with 61.1 percent of the vote.^[2] He was eligible for re-election and unsuccessfully sought a second term.^[3]

• Steve Schuh, incumbent county executive^[3]

• Steuart Pittman, president of the Maryland Horse Council and owner of Dodon Farm^[4]

Johnny Olszewski (left) defeated Al Redmer (right) in the general election to become Baltimore County Executive.

The incumbent county executive, Democrat Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, won re-election to a second term in 2014 with 56.1 percent of the vote,^[5] but was prevented from seeking a third term due to term limits, creating an open seat.

Kamenetz died on May 10, 2018, making County Administrative Officer Fred Homan acting County Executive^[6] until May 29, when the Baltimore County Council unanimously voted to appoint Don Mohler as county executive. Mohler did not run for election to a full term.^[7]

• Johnny Olszewski, former state delegate from the 6th district (2006–2015) and candidate for state senator in 2014^[8]

• Vicki Almond, Baltimore County Councilwoman^[9]
• James Brochin, state senator from the 42nd district (2003–present)^[10]
• Kevin Francis Marron, perennial candidate^[11]

The Democratic Party result was in dispute and runner-up Jim Brochin requested a recount, which commenced on July 12, 2018.^[13] On election night, Olszewski finished ahead of Brochin by nearly 350 votes. After absentee ballots were counted, Olszewski finished ahead of Brochin by 9 votes, out of roughly 84,500 cast.^[14] Olszewski ended up winning the recount by 17 votes.^[15]

• Al Redmer, State Insurance Commissioner (2003–2005, 2015–present)^[16]

• Pat McDonough, state delegate from the 7th district (2003–2019)^[16]

Jan Gardner (left) was re-elected as county executive, defeating Kathy Afzali (right) in the general election.

The incumbent county executive was Democrat Jan Gardner, who was elected as Frederick County's first county executive in 2014 with 53.8 percent of the vote.^[17] She was eligible for re-election and sought a second term.^[18]

• Jan Gardner, incumbent county executive^[19]

• Kathy Afzali, state delegate from the 4th district (2011–present)^[20]

• Kirby Delauter, member of the Frederick County Council from the 5th district (2010–present)^[21]
• Regina Williams, former Budget Officer of Frederick County^[22]

The incumbent county executive was Republican Barry Glassman, who was elected in 2014 with 74.8 percent of the vote.^[23] He was eligible for re-election and sought a second term.^[24]

• Barry Glassman, incumbent county executive^[24]

• Mike Perrone Jr., member of the Harford County Council from District A (2014–present)^[25]

• Maryann Connaghan Forgan^[25]

Allan Kittleman (left) was renominated for a second term as county executive, but was defeated by Calvin Ball III (right) in the general election.

The incumbent county executive was Republican Allan H. Kittleman, who was elected in 2014 with 51.2 percent of the vote.^[26] He was eligible for re-election and unsuccessfully sought a second term.^[27]

• Allan H. Kittleman, incumbent county executive^[27]

• Calvin Ball III, member of the Howard County Council from the 2nd district (2006–present)^[28]

• Harry Dunbar, perennial candidate^[11]

Marc Elrich (left) defeated Robin Ficker (center) and Nancy Floreen (right) in the general election.

The incumbent county executive was Democrat Ike Leggett, who was re-elected to a third term in 2014 with 65.3 percent of the vote.^[29] He was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

Roger Berliner

David Blair

George Leventhal

William Frick

• Marc Elrich, at-large member of the Montgomery County Council (2006–present)^[30]

• Roger Berliner, member of the Montgomery County Council from the 1st district (2006–present)^[31]
• David Blair, businessman^[32]
• Rose Krasnow, former mayor of Rockville^[33]
• George Leventhal, at-large member of the Montgomery County Council (2002–present)^[34]
• William Frick, majority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2017–present) from the 16th district (2007–2019)^[35]

• Robin Ficker, activist and attorney^[33]

• Nancy Floreen (Independent), at-large member of the Montgomery County Council^[36]

The incumbent County Executive, Democrat Rushern Baker, was precluded from seeking a third term by term limits.

Samuel Bogley

Donna Edwards

Paul Monteiro

C. Anthony Muse

• Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County State's Attorney^[38]

• Samuel Bogley, former lieutenant governor of Maryland (1979–1983)^[39]
• Billy Bridges^[40]
• Donna Edwards, former U.S. Representative from MD-04 (2008–2017) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016^[41]
• Paul Monteiro, former Obama administration official and director of AmeriCorps VISTA^[42]
• C. Anthony Muse, state senator from the 26th district (2007–present)^[43]
• Lewis Johnson, retired U.S. Government Publishing Office employee^[40]
• Michael Kennedy^[40]
• Tommie Thompson^[40]

• Jerry J. Mathis, real estate agent^[44]

Republican primary winner Jerry J. Mathis withdrew from the race before the general election and his name did not appear on the ballot.^[45]

The incumbent county executive was Republican Bob Culver, who was elected in 2014 with 55.5 percent of the vote.^[47] He was eligible for re-election and ran for a second term.^[48]

• Bob Culver, incumbent county executive^[48]

• John William Hamilton^[49]

• Jack Heath, president of the Salisbury city council^[50]