2014 Maryland county executive elections
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The Maryland county executive elections of 2014 were held on November 4, 2014. Democratic and Republican primaries were held on June 24, 2014.
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November 4, 2014
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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.
Race summary
| County | County executive | Party | First elected | Last race | Status | Candidates[1] |
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| Anne Arundel County | Laura Neuman | Republican | 2013 (appointed) | 50.4% R | Incumbent lost renomination. Republican hold. |
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| Baltimore County | Kevin Kamenetz | Democratic | 2010 | 53.7% D | Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. |
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| Frederick County | None | New seat. Democratic gain. |
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| Harford County | David R. Craig | Republican | 2006 | 79.3% R | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| Howard County | Ken Ulman | Democratic | 2006 | 62.5% D | Incumbent term-limited. Republican gain. |
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| Montgomery County | Ike Leggett | Democratic | 2006 | 65.6% D | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Prince George's County | Rushern Baker | Democratic | 2010 | 99.3% D | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Wicomico County | Richard Pollitt | Democratic | 2006 | 51.5% D | Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. |
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Anne Arundel County
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 Schuh: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Johnson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent executive was Republican Laura Neuman, who was named county executive following the suspension of John R. Leopold on January 29, 2013.[2] She was seeking her first full term.[3]
Republican primary
Steve Schuh – a state delegate from the 31st district since 2007[4] – was the Republican nominee. He defeated Neuman in the Republican primary.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Steve Schuh | 17,563 | 54.3 | |
| Republican | Laura Neuman (incumbent) | 14,776 | 45.7 | |
Democratic primary
George F. Johnson IV – a former Anne Arundel County sheriff (1994–2006) and candidate for county executive in 2006[6] – was unopposed in the Democratic primary after Joanna Conti – a former Colorado congressional candidate, businesswoman, and nominee for county executive in 2010[7] – withdrew. He received 26,606 votes.[5]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Steve Schuh | 107,952 | 61.1 | |
| Democratic | George F. Johnson IV | 68,379 | 38.7 | |
| Write-in | 340 | 0.2 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Baltimore County
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 Kamenetz: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Harman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent executive was Democrat Kevin Kamenetz, who was elected in 2010 with 53.7% of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and ran for a second term.[9]
Democratic primary
Kamenetz was the Democratic candidate.[9] He defeated Kevin Francis Marron in the primary.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kevin Kamenetz (incumbent) | 56,136 | 75.1 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Francis Marron | 18,590 | 24.9 | |
Republican primary
Nominee
- George Harman, environmental consultant[12]
Eliminated in primary
- Tony Campbell, Towson University professor[10]
- Gregory Prush[10]
Withdrawn
- Timothy Tenne[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | George H. Harman | 10,363 | 44.8 | |
| Republican | Tony Campbell | 10,343 | 44.7 | |
| Republican | Gregory J. Prush | 2,415 | 10.4 | |
Independent candidates
Tony Solesky – a legal advocate – was an independent candidate in the election.[13]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kevin Kamenetz (incumbent) | 143,904 | 56.1 | |
| Republican | George H. Harman | 111,853 | 43.6 | |
| Independent | Tony Solesky | 213 | 0.1 | |
| Write-in | 391 | 0.1 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Frederick County
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 Gardner: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Young: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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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.[15] Therefore, there was no incumbent county executive.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Jan Gardner – a county commissioner since 1998 and county commission president from 2006 to 2010 – was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[16] She received 11,706 votes.[17]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Blaine Young, county commission president (2010–present) and former county commissioner (2010)[18]
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Blaine R. Young | 10,260 | 53.2 | |
| Republican | David Gray | 6,722 | 34.9 | |
| Republican | Mark W. Sweadner | 2,298 | 11.9 | |
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Democratic | Jan H. Gardner | 42,444 | 53.8 | ||
| Republican | Blaine R. Young | 36,131 | 45.8 | ||
| Write-in | 283 | 0.4 | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
Harford County
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 Glassman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Werner: 50–60% 60–70% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent executive was Republican David R. Craig, who was re-elected in 2010 with 79.3% of the vote. He was term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term.
Republican primary
Barry Glassman – a state senator from the 35th district since 2008 and former state delegate from district 35A from 1999 to 2008[22] – was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 15,063 votes.[23]
Democratic primary
Nominee
Joe Werner – a perennial candidate[24] – was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 10,564 votes.[23]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Barry Glassman | 66,595 | 74.8 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Werner | 22,387 | 25.1 | |
| Write-in | 92 | 0.1 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Howard County
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 Precinct results Kittleman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Watson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent County Executive was Democrat Kenneth Ulman, who was re-elected in 2010 with 62.5% of the vote. He was term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Courtney Watson – a Howard County Councilmember since 2006[26] – was unopposed in the Democratic primary. She received 21,469 votes.[27]
Republican primary
Allan H. Kittleman – a state senator from the 9th district since 2004[22] – was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 9,301 votes.[27]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Allan H. Kittleman | 53,207 | 51.2 | |
| Democratic | Courtney Watson | 50,543 | 48.7 | |
| Write-in | 101 | 0.1 | ||
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Montgomery County
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 Leggett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Shalleck: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent executive was Democrat Ike Leggett, who was re-elected in 2010 with 65.6% of the vote. He ran for a third term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Leggett, incumbent county executive (2006–present)[29]
Eliminated in primary
- Doug Duncan, former Montgomery County executive (1994–2006) and candidate for governor in 2006[30]
- Phil Andrews, Montgomery County councilmember (1998–present)[30]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ike Leggett (incumbent) | 40,122 | 45.6 | |
| Democratic | Doug Duncan | 28,296 | 32.2 | |
| Democratic | Phil Andrews | 19,589 | 22.3 | |
Republican primary
Jim Shalleck – who was a candidate for Montgomery County State's Attorney in 2006[32] – was unopposed. He received 12,008 votes.[31]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ike Leggett (incumbent) | 167,052 | 65.3 | |
| Republican | Jim Shalleck | 87,361 | 34.2 | |
| Write-in | 1,273 | 0.5 | ||
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Prince George's County
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The incumbent County Executive was Democrat Rushern Baker, who was elected in 2010 with 99.3% of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and ran for a second term.
Democratic primary
Baker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 77,546 votes.[34]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Rushern Baker (incumbent) | 195,849 | 98.8 | |
| Write-in | 2,293 | 1.1 | ||
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Wicomico County
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 Culver: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Pollitt: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent executive was Democrat Richard Pollitt, who was re-elected in 2010 with 51.5% of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and ran for a third term.
Democratic primary
Pollitt was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 3,573 votes.[36]
Republican primary
Bob Culver – a Wicomico County councilmember since 2010[37] – was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 3,976 votes.[36]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bob Culver | 14,184 | 55.5 | |
| Democratic | Richard M. Pollitt Jr. (incumbent) | 11,348 | 44.4 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.1 | ||
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