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2018 Maryland county executive elections 
Summary
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.
Anne Arundel County edit
Candidates edit
Republican edit
- Steve Schuh, incumbent County Executive and former Maryland State Delegate.
Democratic edit
- Steuart Pittman, president of the Maryland Horse Council and owner of Dodon Farm[2]
Results edit
| 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 edit
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.
Candidates edit
Democratic edit
- Vicki Almond, Baltimore County Councilwoman[3][4]
- James Brochin, state senator[4]
- Kevin Francis Marron, Parkville resident[4]
- Johnny Olszewski, former state delegate[5][4]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Johnny Olszewski | 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 edit
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 edit
- Pat McDonough, state delegate[4]
- Al Redmer, State Insurance Commissioner[4]
Results edit
| 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 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Johnny Olszewski | 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 edit
Candidates edit
Democratic edit
- Jan Gardner, incumbent Frederick County Executive, former Frederick County Commissioner
Republican edit
- Kathy Afzali, state delegate
- Kirby Delauter, Frederick County Council Member
- Regina Williams, former Budget Officer of Frederick County
Results edit
| 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 edit
Candidates edit
Republican edit
- Barry Glassman, incumbent County Executive, former Maryland State Senator and former Maryland State Delegate
- Mike Perrone Jr.
Democratic edit
- Maryann Connaghan Forgan
Results edit
| 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 edit
Candidates edit
Democratic edit
- Calvin Ball III, incumbent Howard County Councilman
- Harry Dunbar
Republican edit
- 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 edit
Isiah "Ike" Leggett, incumbent county executive, former Montgomery County Councilman and former chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party is not eligible for reelection.
Candidates edit
Democratic edit
- 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 edit
- Robin Ficker, activist and attorney
Unaffiliated edit
- Nancy Floreen, Montgomery County Council Member (At Large)
Primary election results edit
| 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 edit
| 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 edit
The current County Executive, Democrat Rushern Baker, was precluded from seeking a third term by term limits.
Candidates edit
Democratic edit
- 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 lieutenant governor
- Billy Bridges
- Lewis Johnson
- Michael Kennedy
- Tommie Thompson
Republican edit
- Jerry J. Mathis
Primary election results edit
| 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 edit
| 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 edit
Candidates edit
Democratic edit
- John William Hamilton, former republican candidate for Wicomico County Council, District 3, in 2010.[11]
Republican edit
- Bob Culver, incumbent County Executive since 2014.
Independent edit
- Jack Heath, current City of Salisbury council president.[12]
General election results edit
| 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 edit
- ^ 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".
- ^ a b c d e f "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.
- ^ a b "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.