2018 Maryland county executive elections
The Maryland county executive elections of 2018 took place on November 6, 2018, with the primary election occurring on June 26, 2018.[1]
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Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Wicomico County elected county executives.
Anne Arundel County
Republican
- Steve Schuh, incumbent County Executive and former Maryland State Delegate.
Democratic
- Steuart Pittman, president of the Maryland Horse Council and owner of Dodon Farm[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steuart Pittman | 118,572 | 52.3 | |||
| Republican | Steve Schuh (incumbent) | 107,905 | 47.6 | |||
| n/a | Write-ins | 259 | 0.1 | |||
| Total votes | 226,736 | 100.0 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||||
Baltimore County
Incumbent Baltimore County Executive Kevin B. Kamenetz is 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. Homan is not running for election.
Democratic
- Vicki Almond, Baltimore County Councilwoman[3][4]
- James Brochin, state senator[4]
- Kevin Francis Marron, Parkville resident[4]
- John A. Olszewski Jr., former state delegate[5][4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John A. Olszewski Jr. | 27,820 | 32.88 | |
| Democratic | James Brochin | 27,803 | 32.86 | |
| Democratic | Vicki Almond | 26,842 | 31.7 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Marron | 2,136 | 2.5 | |
| Total votes | 84,601 | 100.0 | ||
Recount
The Democratic Party result was in dispute and runner-up Jim Brochin has requested a recount, which commenced on July 12, 2018. On election night, Olszewski finished ahead of Brochin by 350 votes. After absentee ballots were counted, Olszewski finished ahead of Brochin by 9 votes, out of roughly 84,500 cast. Vicki Almond finished third by roughly 1,000 votes. Olszewski ended up winning the recount by 17 votes.
Republican
- Pat McDonough, state delegate[4]
- Al Redmer, State Insurance Commissioner[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alfred W. Redmer Jr. | 18,058 | 55.5 | |
| Republican | Pat McDonough | 14,487 | 44.5 | |
| Total votes | 32,545 | 100 | ||
General Election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John A. Olszewski Jr. | 186,693 | 57.8 | |
| Republican | Al Redmer | 135,702 | 42.0 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 448 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 322,843 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Frederick County
Democratic
- Jan Gardner, incumbent Frederick County Executive, former Frederick County Commissioner
Republican
- Kathy Afzali, state delegate
- Kirby Delauter, Frederick County Council Member
- Regina Williams, former Budget Officer of Frederick County
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jan Gardner (incumbent) | 55,692 | 52.1 | |
| Republican | Kathy Afzali | 46,063 | 43.1 | |
| Independent | Earl Henry Robbins, Jr. | 4,944 | 4.6 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 104 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 106,803 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Harford County
Republican
- Barry Glassman, incumbent County Executive, former Maryland State Senator and former Maryland State Delegate
- Mike Perrone Jr.
Democratic
- Maryann Connaghan Forgan
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barry Glassman (incumbent) | 73,908 | 67.4 | |
| Democratic | Maryann Connaghan Forgan | 35,557 | 32.4 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 237 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 109,702 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Howard County
Democratic
- Calvin Ball III, incumbent Howard County Councilman
- Harry Dunbar
Republican
- Allan H. Kittleman, incumbent County Executive (2014–present)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Calvin Ball III | 75,566 | 52.8 | |||
| Republican | Allan H. Kittleman (incumbent) | 67,457 | 47.1 | |||
| n/a | Write-ins | 124 | 0.1 | |||
| Total votes | 143,147 | 100.0 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||||
Montgomery County
Isiah "Ike" Leggett, incumbent county executive, former Montgomery County Councilman and former chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party is not eligible for reelection.
Democratic
- Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council chair (Potomac-Bethesda)
- David Blair, businessman
- Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Council member (at large)
- Rose Krasnow, former mayor of Rockville; deputy director of planning, Montgomery County
- George L. Leventhal, Montgomery County Council member (at large)
- William C. Frick, Maryland House Majority Leader (District 16)
Republican
- Robin Ficker, activist and attorney
Primary election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marc Elrich | 37,532 | 29.0 | |
| Democratic | David Blair | 37,455 | 29.0 | |
| Democratic | Rose Krasnow | 19,644 | 15.2 | |
| Democratic | Roger Berliner | 16,710 | 12.9 | |
| Democratic | George L. Leventhal | 13,318 | 10.3 | |
| Democratic | Bill Frick | 4,687 | 3.6 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robin Ficker | 11,178 | 100 | |
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marc Elrich | 259,901 | 64.7 | |
| Independent | Nancy Floreen | 76,092 | 19.0 | |
| Republican | Robin Ficker | 65,096 | 16.2 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 394 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 401,483 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Prince George's County
The current County Executive, Democrat Rushern Baker, was precluded from seeking a third term by term limits.
Democratic
- Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County State's Attorney
- Donna Edwards, former Maryland Rep.
- Paul Monteiro, former Obama Administration official and director of AmeriCorps VISTA
- C. Anthony Muse, Maryland state senator
- Samuel Bogley, former Maryland Lt. Governor
- Billy Bridges
- Lewis Johnson
- Michael Kennedy
- Tommie Thompson
Republican
- Jerry J. Mathis
Primary election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela D. Alsobrooks | 77,143 | 61.9 | |
| Democratic | Donna Edwards | 30,236 | 24.3 | |
| Democratic | C. Anthony Muse | 12,515 | 10.0 | |
| Democratic | Paul Monteiro | 2,606 | 2.1 | |
| Democratic | Michael Kennedy | 658 | 0.5 | |
| Democratic | Tommie Thompson | 476 | 0.4 | |
| Democratic | Lewis Johnson | 381 | 0.3 | |
| Democratic | Billy Bridges | 312 | 0.3 | |
| Democratic | Samuel Bogley | 285 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 124,612 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry J. Mathis | 4,145 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 4,145 | 100 | ||
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela D. Alsobrooks | 294,372 | 98.9 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 3,159 | 1.1 | |
| Total votes | 297,531 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Republican primary winner Jerry J. Mathis withdrew from the race before the general election and his name did not appear on the ballot.[10]
Wicomico County
Democratic
- John William Hamilton, former republican candidate for Wicomico County Council, district 3, in 2010.[11]
Republican
- Bob Culver, incumbent County Executive since 2014.
Independent
- Jack Heath, current City of Salisbury council president.[12]
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert L. Culver, Jr. (incumbent) | 16,278 | 48.7 | |
| Democratic | John William Hamilton | 10,151 | 30.4 | |
| Independent | John 'Jack' R. Heath | 7,001 | 20.9 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 14 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 33,444 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- Maryland Elections, forthcoming. Msa.md.gov. Retrieved on 2017-05-15.
- Cook, Chase. "Election 2018: Anne Arundel County Executive's race between Pittman and Schuh".
- Wood, Pamela. "Vicki Almond announces bid to become Baltimore County's first female executive".
- "2018 Primary Election State Candidates List". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- "John Olszewski Jr. for Baltimore County Executive – For a Better Baltimore County". John Olszewski Jr. for Baltimore County Executive.
- "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Baltimore County". Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- Jurgensen, Margaret A. "Re: Petition Candidacy for Unaffiliated Candidate for County Executive" (PDF). Montgomery County Board of Elections. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- "Unofficial 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for Montgomery County". The State Board of Elections. Maryland State Board of Elections. November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- "Unofficial 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for Prince George's County". The State Board of Elections. Maryland State Board of Elections. November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Chason, Rachel (August 29, 2018). "Republican Jerry Mathis drops out of Prince George's County executive race". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- "Wicomico County, Maryland - Primary Election Returns 2010". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- "City Council - City of Salisbury MD". City of Salisbury MD. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
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