The Maryland county executive elections of 2018 took place on November 6, 2018, with the primary election occurring on June 26, 2018.Maryland Elections, forthcoming . Msa.md.gov. Retrieved on 2017-05-15.
Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Wicomico County elected county executives.
Race summary County County executive Party First elected Last race Status Candidates Anne Arundel County 2014 61.1% R Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. Baltimore County 2018 56.1% D Incumbent retired.Democratic hold. Frederick County 2014 53.8% D Incumbent re-elected. Harford County 2014 74.8% R Incumbent re-elected. Howard County 2014 51.2% R Incumbent lost re-election.Democratic gain. Montgomery County 2006 65.3% D Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. Prince George's County 2010 98.8% D Incumbent term-limited.Democratic hold. Wicomico County 2014 55.5% R Incumbent re-elected.
Anne Arundel County
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
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
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
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
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
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 William Frick, majority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2017–present) from the 16th district (2007–2019) Rose Krasnow, former mayor of Rockville George Leventhal, at-large member of the Montgomery County Council (2002–present)
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
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 (2008–2017) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016 Lewis Johnson, retired U.S. Government Publishing Office employee Michael Kennedy Paul Monteiro, former Obama administration official and director of AmeriCorps VISTA C. Anthony Muse, state senator from the 26th district (2007–present) 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
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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