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2018 Maryland county executive elections

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8 of Maryland's 9 county executive seats
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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.

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

2018 Anne Arundel County executive election

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Nominee Steuart Pittman Steve Schuh Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 118,572 107,905 Percentage 52.3% 47.6%

Pittman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Schuh:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

County Executive before election Steve Schuh Republican Elected County Executive Steuart Pittman Democratic

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

Republican primary

Nominee

• Steve Schuh, incumbent county executive

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Steuart Pittman, president of the Maryland Horse Council and owner of Dodon Farm

General election

Results

Baltimore County

2018 Baltimore County executive election

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Nominee Johnny Olszewski Al Redmer Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 186,693 135,702 Percentage 57.8% 42.0%

Olszewski:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Redmer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Tie:      50%

County Executive before election Don Mohler Democratic Elected County Executive Johnny Olszewski Democratic

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, 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 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.

Democratic primary

Nominee

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

Eliminated in primary

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

Results

Recount

The Democratic Party result was in dispute and runner-up Jim Brochin requested a recount, which commenced on July 12, 2018. 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. Olszewski ended up winning the recount by 17 votes.

Republican primary

Nominee

• Al Redmer, State Insurance Commissioner (2003–2005, 2015–present)

Eliminated in primary

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

Results

General election

Results

Frederick County

2018 Frederick County executive election

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Nominee Jan Gardner Kathy Afzali Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 55,692 46,063 Percentage 52.1% 43.1%

Gardner:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Afzali:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      50%

County Executive before election Jan Gardner Democratic Elected County Executive Jan Gardner Democratic

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. She was eligible for re-election and sought a second term.

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Jan Gardner, incumbent county executive

Republican primary

Nominee

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

Eliminated in primary

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

General election

Results

Harford County

2018 Harford County executive election

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Nominee Barry Glassman Maryann Connaghan Forgan Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 73,908 35,557 Percentage 67.4% 32.4%

Glassman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Forgan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      50%

County Executive before election Barry Glassman Republican Elected County Executive Barry Glassman Republican

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

Republican primary

Nominee

• Barry Glassman, incumbent county executive

Eliminated in primary

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

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Maryann Connaghan Forgan

General election

Results

Howard County

2018 Howard County executive election

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Nominee Calvin Ball III Allan Kittleman Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 75,566 67,457 Percentage 52.8% 47.1%

Ball:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Kittleman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

County Executive before election Allan Kittleman Republican Elected County Executive Calvin Ball III Democratic

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

Republican primary

• Allan H. Kittleman, incumbent county executive

Democratic primary

Nominee

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

Eliminated in primary

• Harry Dunbar, perennial candidate

General election

Results

Montgomery County

2018 Montgomery County executive election

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Nominee Marc Elrich Nancy Floreen Robin Ficker Party Democratic Independent Republican Popular vote 259,901 76,092 65,096 Percentage 64.7% 19.0% 16.2%

Elrich:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Floreen:      40–50% Ficker:      40–50%

County Executive before election Ike Leggett Democratic Elected County Executive Marc Elrich Democratic

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. He was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

Democratic primary

Nominee

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

Eliminated in primary

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

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Robin Ficker, activist and attorney

Results

Independent candidates

Declared

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

General election

Results

Prince George's County

2018 Prince George's County executive election

← 20142022 →

Nominee Angela Alsobrooks Party Democratic Popular vote 294,372 Percentage 98.9%

County Executive before election Rushern Baker Democratic Elected County Executive Angela Alsobrooks Democratic

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

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County State's Attorney

Eliminated in primary

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

Results

Republican primary

Nominee, withdrew after primary

• Jerry J. Mathis, real estate agent

Results

General election

Results

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

Wicomico County

2018 Wicomico County executive election

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Nominee Bob Culver John Hamilton Jack Heath Party Republican Democratic Independent Popular vote 16,278 10,151 7,001 Percentage 48.7% 30.4% 20.9%

Culver:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Hamilton:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

County Executive before election Bob Culver Republican Elected County Executive Bob Culver Republican

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

Republican primary

Nominee

• Bob Culver, incumbent county executive

Democratic primary

Nominee

• John William Hamilton

Independent candidates

Nominee

• Jack Heath, president of the Salisbury city council

General election

Results

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