2014 Maryland county executive elections explained
Election Name: | 2014 Maryland county executive elections |
Country: | Maryland |
Type: | legislative |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 2010 Maryland county executive elections |
Previous Year: | 2010 |
Next Election: | 2018 Maryland county executive elections |
Next Year: | 2018 |
Seats For Election: | 8 of Maryland's 9 county executive seats |
Election Date: | November 4, 2014 |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Last Election1: | 3 |
Seats1: | 4 |
Seat Change1: | 1 |
Popular Vote1: | 477,283 |
Percentage1: | 40.30% |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Last Election2: | 5 |
Seats2: | 4 |
Seat Change2: | 1 |
Popular Vote2: | 701,906 |
Percentage2: | 59.27% |
The Maryland county executive elections of 2014 were held on November 4, 2014. Democratic and Republican primaries were held on June 24, 2014.
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
The incumbent County Executive is Republican Laura Neuman, who was named county executive following the suspension of John R. Leopold on January 29, 2013.[1] She is seeking her first full term.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Laura Neuman, incumbent county executive (2013–present)
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
Withdrew
- Joanna Conti, former Colorado congressional candidate, businesswoman, and nominee for county executive in 2010[5]
Results
General election
Results
Baltimore County
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Kevin Kamenetz, who was elected in 2010 with 53.7% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a second term.[6]
Democratic primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
Republican primary
Nominee
- George Harman, environmental consultant[8]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Results
Independent candidates
General election
Results
Frederick County
On December 1, 2014, the Frederick County government transitioned to a "charter home rule government" following voters' approval of a ballot referendum for the transition during the 2012 elections.[10] Therefore, there is no incumbent county executive.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jan Gardner, county commissioner (1998–present) and former county commission president (2006–2010)[11]
Results
Republican primary
Nominee
- Blaine Young, county commission president (2010–present) and former county commissioner (2010)[12]
Eliminated in primary
- Mark Sweadner, former Frederick County budget officer[13]
- David Gray, Frederick County Commissioner (1990–2002, 2006–present)[14]
Results
General election
Results
Harford County
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat David R. Craig, who was re-elected in 2010 with 79.3% of the vote. He is term-limited and cannot run for re-election to a third term.
Republican primary
Nominee
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
Results
General election
Results
Howard County
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Kenneth Ulman, who was re-elected in 2010 with 62.5% of the vote. He is term-limited and cannot run for re-election to a third term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Results
Republican primary
Nominee
Results
General election
Results
Montgomery County
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Ike Leggett, who was re-elected in 2010 with 65.6% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a third term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Doug Duncan, former Montgomery County executive (1994–2006) and candidate for governor in 2006[19]
- Phil Andrews, Montgomery County councilmember (1998–present)
Results
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jim Shalleck, candidate for Montgomery County State's Attorney in 2006[20]
Results
General election
Results
Prince George's County
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Rushern Baker, who was elected in 2010 with 99.3% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a second term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Results
General election
Results
Wicomico County
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Richard Pollitt, who was re-elected in 2010 with 51.5% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a third term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Richard M. Pollitt Jr., incumbent county executive (2006–present)
Results
Republican primary
Nominee
- Bob Culver, Wicomico County councilmember (2010–present)[22]
Results
General election
Results
Notes and References
- News: Brown . Matthew Hay . Siegel . Andrea F. . Leopold found guilty of misconduct, suspended from office . March 12, 2023 . The Baltimore Sun . January 29, 2013.
- News: Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman Seeks Full Term . March 12, 2023 . CBS Baltimore . May 8, 2013.
- News: Lange . Katie . Anne Arundel County exec loses to state delegate . March 12, 2023 . WBAL-TV . June 25, 2014.
- News: Wood . Pamela . Former sheriff joins Arundel's executive race . March 12, 2023 . The Baltimore Sun . January 30, 2014.
- News: Rahman . Rema . Conti withdraws from Anne Arundel County executive race . March 12, 2023 . Capital Gazette . February 19, 2014.
- News: Knezevich . Alison . Balto. Co. Council approves raises for council, executive . March 13, 2023 . The Baltimore Sun . January 22, 2014.
- Web site: Baltimore County 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections . March 13, 2023.
- News: Knezevich . Alison . Harman wins GOP primary in Balto. Co., recount confirms . March 13, 2023 . The Baltimore Sun . July 16, 2014.
- News: Sears . Bryan P. . Solesky to file for Baltimore County Executive race . March 13, 2023 . The Daily Record . February 24, 2014.
- News: Turque . Bill . Recent fiascoes have left Frederick County residents feeling 'embarrassed' . March 13, 2023 . The Washington Post . January 10, 2015.
- News: Rosenwald . Michael S. . In Frederick County, sheriff Chuck Jenkins cruises to victory in re-election battle . March 13, 2023 . The Washington Post . November 5, 2014.
- News: Dresser . Michael . Frederick's Blaine Young won't seek GOP nod for governor . March 13, 2023 . The Baltimore Sun . August 24, 2013.
- News: Rodgers . Bethany . Young, Gardner to vie for top job . August 14, 2023 . . June 25, 2014.
- News: Anthony . Cara . Gray to run for county executive seat . August 14, 2023 . . January 15, 2014.
- News: Dresser . Michael . 2 Senate Republicans to announce executive bids . March 13, 2023 . The Baltimore Sun . June 7, 2013.
- Web site: Harford 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections . March 13, 2023.
- News: Hirsch . Arthur . Councilwoman Watson enters race for Howard executive . March 13, 2023 . The Baltimore Sun . Howard County Times . September 21, 2013.
- News: Jacobson . Kate . Ike Leggett to run for Montgomery County executive in 2014 . March 13, 2023 . The Washington Examiner . June 12, 2013.
- News: Montes . Sebastian . Doug Duncan Tells Supporters He Will Run for Montgomery County Executive . March 13, 2023 . Patch . November 28, 2012.
- Web site: Montgomery 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections . March 13, 2023.
- News: Spivack . Miranda S. . Rushern Baker kicks off 2014 bid for reelection in Prince George's County . March 13, 2023 . The Washington Post . June 20, 2013.
- News: Do You Know What Voting District You Live In Now? . March 13, 2023 . The Dispatch . May 29, 2014.