2022 Maryland county executive elections
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The Maryland county executive elections of 2022 were held on November 8, 2022. Democratic and Republican primaries were held on July 19, 2022.[1]
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November 8, 2022
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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[2] |
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| Anne Arundel County | Steuart Pittman | Democratic | 2018 | 52.3% D | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Baltimore County | Johnny Olszewski | Democratic | 2018 | 57.8% D | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Frederick County | Jan Gardner | Democratic | 2014 | 52.1% D | Incumbent term-limited. Democratic hold. |
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| Harford County | Barry Glassman | Republican | 2014 | 67.4% R | Incumbent term-limited. Republican hold. |
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| Howard County | Calvin Ball III | Democratic | 2018 | 52.8% D | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Montgomery County | Marc Elrich | Democratic | 2018 | 64.7% D | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Prince George's County | Angela Alsobrooks | Democratic | 2018 | 98.9% D | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Wicomico County | John Psota | Republican | 2020 (appointed) | 48.7% R | Incumbent lost renomination. Republican hold. |
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Anne Arundel County
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 Precinct results Pittman: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Haire: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent county executive was Democrat Steuart Pittman, who was elected in 2018 with 52.3 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Steuart Pittman, incumbent county executive
Endorsements
Steuart Pittman
Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 67[3]
- American Federation of Teachers Maryland[4]
- Service Employees International Union Local 500[5]
- Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County[6]
Organizations
- CASA in Action[7]
- Sierra Club Maryland[8]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Steuart Pittman | $769,410 | $437,257 | $573,782 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Steuart Pittman (incumbent) | 43,130 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 43,130 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
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Nominee
- Jessica Haire, Anne Arundel County Councilmember (2018–present)[10]
Eliminated in primary
- Fernando Berra, III[11]
- John J. Grasso, former Anne Arundel County Councilmember (2010–2018)[12]
- Chris Jahn, business consultant[11]
- Herb McMillan, former state delegate for the 30th district (2011–2019)[13]
Declined
- Sid Saab, state delegate for the 33rd district[13][14] (ran for Maryland Senate)[15]
Endorsements
Herb McMillan
State legislators
- Dan Cox, state delegate for the 4th district[16]
Organizations
- Maryland Right to Life[17]
- Stand for Health Freedom[18]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Fernando Berra | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| John Grasso | $31,141 | $18,859 | $12,381 |
| Jessica Haire | $1,442,271 | $1,150,543 | $414,641 |
| Chris Jahn | $4,905 | $3,390 | $1,516 |
| Herb McMillan | $376,739 | $329,360 | $74,902 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Polling
Results
Haire
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
McMillan
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Tie
- 40–50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jessica Haire | 16,358 | 44.4 | |
| Republican | Herb McMillan | 14,292 | 38.8 | |
| Republican | John J. Grasso | 4,361 | 11.8 | |
| Republican | Fernando Berra III | 1,124 | 3.1 | |
| Republican | Chris Jahn | 752 | 2.0 | |
| Total votes | 36,887 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Steuart Pittman (D)
Individuals
- Wes Moore, investment banker, author, television producer, and Democratic nominee for governor of Maryland in 2022[20]
Labor unions
- Anne Arundel Fraternal Order of Police[21]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26[22]
Organizations
- Planned Parenthood Advocates for D.C., Maryland & NoVa PAC[23]
Newspapers
Declined to endorse
State legislators
- Herb McMillan, former state delegate for the 30th district (2011–2019) and candidate for county executive in 2022 (Republican)[25]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Steuart Pittman | $1,408,120 | $1,642,074 | $7,676 |
| Jessica Haire | $2,180,607 | $2,283,639 | $19,881 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Steuart Pittman |
Jessica Haire |
Other | Undecided |
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| University of Baltimore[26] | October 20–23, 2022 | 989 (LV) | ± 3.1% | 48% | 40% | 4%[b] | 8% |
| Anne Arundel Community College[27] | September 23 – October 1, 2022 | 468 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 31% | 33% | – | 36% |
| Change Research (D)[28][B] | September 14–18, 2022 | 931 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 41% | 45% | – | 14% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Steuart Pittman (incumbent) | 115,421 | 53.74% | +1.44 | |
| Republican | Jessica Haire | 99,004 | 46.09% | −1.50 | |
| Write-in | 369 | 0.17% | +0.06 | ||
| Total votes | 214,794 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Baltimore County
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 Precinct results Olszewski: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% McDonough: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent county executive was Democrat Johnny Olszewski, who was elected in 2018 with 57.8 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Johnny Olszewski, incumbent county executive
Eliminated in primary
- Adam Reuter[11]
Endorsements
Johnny Olszewski
Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 67[3]
- American Federation of Teachers Maryland[4]
- Service Employees International Union Local 500[5]
Organizations
- CASA in Action[7]
- Sierra Club Maryland[8]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Johnny Olszewski | $766,598 | $406,095 | $1,976,576 |
| Adam Reuter | $611 | $627 | -$16 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Johnny Olszewski (incumbent) | 80,607 | 86.4 | |
| Democratic | Adam Reuter | 12,656 | 13.6 | |
| Total votes | 93,263 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Pat McDonough, former state delegate for the 7th district (2003–2019) and candidate for county executive in 2018[29]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Darren Badillo
Organizations
- Stand for Health Freedom[18]
A. Scott Pappas
Organizations
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Darren Badillo | $15,546 | $14,466 | $1,080 |
| Henry Ciezkowski | $6,930 | $5,548 | $1,382 |
| Thilo Gluck | $4,158 | $2,690 | $1,468 |
| Pat McDonough | $8,310 | $5,562 | $2,748 |
| A. Scott Pappas | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Kimberley Stansbury | $6,520 | $5,560 | $960 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Pat McDonough | 14,041 | 41.0 | |
| Republican | Kimberley Stansbury | 5,769 | 16.8 | |
| Republican | Henry Ciezkowski | 5,635 | 16.4 | |
| Republican | Darren M. Badillo | 4,370 | 12.8 | |
| Republican | A. Scott Pappas | 3,081 | 9.0 | |
| Republican | Thilo August Albert Gluck | 1,389 | 4.1 | |
| Total votes | 28,064 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Johnny Olszewski (D)
Pat McDonough (R)
Organizations
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Johnny Olszewski | $1,026,265 | $971,243 | $1,671,095 |
| Pat McDonough | $42,208 | $33,977 | $8,231 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Johnny Olszewski (incumbent) | 173,159 | 63.68% | +5.85 | |
| Republican | Pat McDonough | 98,160 | 36.10% | −5.93 | |
| Write-in | 613 | 0.23% | +0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 271,932 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Frederick County
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 Precinct results Fitzwater: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hough: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent two-term Democratic county executive Jan Gardner was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Councilmember (2014–present)[34]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Daryl Boffman | $87,139 | $67,314 | $19,825 |
| Jessica Fitzwater | $194,626 | $115,594 | $137,804 |
| Kai John Hagen | $144,754 | $160,840 | $49,634 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
Fitzwater
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- >90%
Hagen
- 40–50%
Boffman
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jessica Fitzwater | 13,505 | 58.3 | |
| Democratic | Kai John Hagen | 6,732 | 29.1 | |
| Democratic | Daryl A. Boffman | 2,919 | 12.6 | |
| Total votes | 23,156 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Michael Hough, state senator for the 4th district (2015–present)[38]
Endorsements
Michael Hough
Organizations
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Hough | $478,110 | $191,554 | $486,247 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michael Joseph Hough | 17,209 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,209 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Jessica Fitzwater (D)
State legislators
- Dalya Attar, state delegate for the 41st district (2019–present)[39]
- Ben Brooks, state delegate for the 10th district (2015–present)[39]
- Luke Clippinger, state delegate for the 46th district (2011–present)[39]
- Bill Ferguson, 86th president of the Maryland Senate (2020–present) and state senator for the 46th district (2011–present)[39]
- Adrienne A. Jones, 107th Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates (2019–present) and state delegate for the 10th district (1997–present)[39]
- Marc Korman, state delegate from the 16th district (2015–present)[40]
- Robbyn Lewis, state delegate for the 46th district (2017–present)[39]
- Cory V. McCray, state senator for the 45th district (2019–present)[39]
- Maggie McIntosh, state delegate for the 43rd district (2003–present)[39]
- Aruna Miller, former state delegate from the 15th district (2010–2019), candidate for Maryland's 6th congressional district in 2018, and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022[41]
- David Moon, state delegate from the 20th district (2015–present)[40]
Local officials
- Johnny Olszewski, 14th Executive of Baltimore County (2018–present) and former state delegate for the 6th district (2006–2015)[39]
- Brandon Scott, 53rd mayor of Baltimore (2020–present)[39]
Individuals
- Wes Moore, author and former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation and nominee for governor in 2022[41]
Labor unions
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 24[22]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26[22]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 307[22]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 44[42]
- Maryland State Education Association[42]
Organizations
Michael Hough (R)
Statewide officials
- Larry Hogan, 62nd governor of Maryland (2015–present)[43]
State legislators
- Jill P. Carter, state senator for the 41st district (2018–present) (Democratic)[44]
- Joseph F. Vallario Jr., former state delegate for district 23B (1975–2019) (Democratic)[44]
- Robert Zirkin, former state senator for the 11th district (2007–2020) (Democratic)[44]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jessica Fitzwater | $620,034 | $644,596 | $34,210 |
| Michael Hough | $879,192 | $1,060,624 | $18,259 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Jessica Fitzwater | 53,291 | 50.40% | −1.74 | |
| Republican | Michael Joseph Hough | 52,302 | 49.46% | +6.33 | |
| Write-in | 147 | 0.14% | +0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 105,740 | 100.0 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Harford County
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 Precinct results Cassilly: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Miller: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Republican county executive Barry Glassman was term-limited and was running for Comptroller of Maryland in 2022.[45]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Bob Cassilly, state senator for the 34th district (2015–present)[46]
Eliminated in primary
- Billy Boniface, senior advisor to County Executive Barry Glassman[47]
Endorsements
Robert Cassilly
Organizations
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Billy Boniface | $546,855 | $598,685 | $55,930 |
| Robert Cassilly | $459,794 | $444,963 | $113,318 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bob Cassilly | 19,626 | 66.5 | |
| Republican | Billy Boniface | 9,879 | 33.5 | |
| Total votes | 29,505 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Blane H. Miller, III
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Blane Miller | $3,510 | $3,500 | $10 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Blane H. Miller, III | 14,620 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 14,620 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Robert Cassilly (R)
Newspapers
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bob Cassilly | $720,750 | $758,071 | $61,166 |
| Blane Miller | $4,010 | $4,000 | $10 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Bob Cassilly | 65,490 | 64.10% | −3.27 | |
| Democratic | Blane H. Miller, III | 36,408 | 35.64% | +3.22 | |
| Write-in | 268 | 0.26% | +0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 102,166 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Howard County
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 Precinct results Ball: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Kittleman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent county executive was Democrat Calvin Ball III, who was elected in 2018 with 52.8 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Calvin Ball III, incumbent county executive
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Calvin Ball III
Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 67[3]
- American Federation of Teachers Maryland[4]
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 21[49]
Organizations
- Sierra Club Maryland[8]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Calvin Ball | $531,002 | $358,039 | $864,930 |
| Harry Dunbar | $80 | $0 | $5,911 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Calvin Ball III (incumbent) | 34,555 | 87.1 | |
| Democratic | Harry Dunbar | 5,129 | 12.9 | |
| Total votes | 39,684 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Allan H. Kittleman, former county executive (2014–2018)[50]
Eliminated in primary
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Molsen Haghighat | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Allan Kittleman | $784,055 | $157,424 | $626,631 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Allan H. Kittleman | 13,738 | 94.2 | |
| Republican | Darren Vilus | 458 | 3.1 | |
| Republican | Molsen Haghighat | 385 | 2.6 | |
| Total votes | 14,581 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Calvin Ball III (D)
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Calvin Ball | $1,117,852 | $1,623,727 | $186,092 |
| Allan Kittleman | $1,032,244 | $1,003,878 | $28,366 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Calvin Ball III (incumbent) | 76,947 | 59.07% | +6.28 | |
| Republican | Allan H. Kittleman | 53,162 | 40.81% | −6.31 | |
| Write-in | 162 | 0.12% | +0.03 | ||
| Total votes | 130,271 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Montgomery County
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 Precinct results Elrich: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Sullivan: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The incumbent county executive was Democrat Marc Elrich, who was elected in 2018 with 64.3 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
Democratic primary
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Nominee
- Marc Elrich, incumbent county executive[52]
Eliminated in primary
- David T. Blair, president of Council for Advocacy and Policy Solutions and candidate for county executive in 2018[53]
- Peter James, tech worker[11]
- Hans Riemer, Montgomery County Councilmember (2010–present)[54]
Endorsements
David Blair
U.S. representatives
- Michael Barnes, former U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district (1979–1987)[55]
- John Delaney, former U.S. representative for Maryland's 6th congressional district (2013–2019) and candidate for President in 2020[55]
State legislators
- Brian Feldman, state senator for the 15th district (2013–present)[56]
- Cheryl Kagan, state senator for the 17th district (2015–present)[55]
- Nancy J. King, Majority Leader of the Maryland Senate (2020–present) and state senator for the 39th district (2007–present)[55]
- Lily Qi, state delegate for the 15th district (2019–present)[56]
Local officials
- Valerie Ervin, former senior advisor to the Working Families Party, former Montgomery County Councilmember (2006–2014), and candidate for governor in 2018[55]
- Nancy Floreen, former Montgomery County councilmember (2002–2018) (Independent)[57]
- Nancy Navarro, Montgomery County Councilmember (2009–present)[58]
Individuals
- Dorothy Bush Koch, sister of former President George W. Bush (Republican)[59]
Organizations
- Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (co-endorsement with Sullivan)[60]
- Montgomery County Sierra Club[61]
Newspapers
- The Washington Post (Democratic primary only)[62]
Marc Elrich
U.S. representatives
- Jamie Raskin, U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district (2017–present)[63][64]
Statewide officials
- Brian Frosh, Attorney General of Maryland (2015–present)[65]
- Nancy Kopp, former Treasurer of Maryland (2002–2021)[57]
State legislators
- Gabriel Acevero, state delegate for the 39th district (2019–present)[57]
- Benjamin F. Kramer, state senator for the 19th district (2019–present)[66]
- Susan C. Lee, state senator for the 16th district (2015–present)[56]
- Vaughn Stewart, state delegate for the 19th district (2019–present)[57]
Labor unions
- 1199SEIU[67]
- 32BJ SEIU[67]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 67[3]
- American Federation of Teachers Maryland[4]
- Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL–CIO[68]
- Montgomery County Education Association[57]
- Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association[57]
- National Nurses United[56]
- SEIU Maryland/DC Division[69]
- Service Employees International Union 32BJ[57]
- Service Employees International Union Local 500[67]
- United Food and Commercial Workers[57]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1994 MCGEO[56]
Organizations
Hans Riemer
Statewide officials
- Parris Glendening, 59th governor of Maryland (1995–2003)[71]
Individuals
- Mike Tidwell, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network[56]
- Matthew Yglesias, journalist[72]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| David Blair | $5,226,370 | $5,065,163 | $161,207 |
| Marc Elrich | $907,587 | $522,033 | $340,461 |
| Peter James | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Hans Riemer | $942,661 | $604,730 | $309,187 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
David Blair |
Marc Elrich |
Peter James |
Hans Riemer |
Undecided |
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| Data for Progress (D)[73] | July 8–12, 2022 | 446 (LV) | ± 5.0% | 34% | 34% | 1% | 20% | 11% |
| Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group (D)[74][C] | July 5–6, 2022 | 504 (LV) | ± 4.5% | 28% | 29% | 1% | 19% | 23% |
| Gonzales Research (D)[75][D] | June 30 – July 3, 2022 | 329 (LV) | ± 5.5% | 27% | 33% | 1% | 15% | 24% |
| Data for Progress (D)[76] | June 30 – July 1, 2022 | 461 (LV) | ± 5.0% | 20% | 41% | 0% | 18% | 20% |
| Gonzales Research (D)[75][D] | June 2022 | – (LV) | – | 20% | 45% | – | 15% | – |
| Data for Progress (D)[77] | May 19–23, 2022 | 529 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 14% | 33% | 1% | 14% | 38% |
Results
Elrich
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Blair
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Riemer
- 30–40%
- 80–90%
Tie
- 40–50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Marc Elrich (incumbent) | 55,504 | 39.20 | |
| Democratic | David T. Blair | 55,472 | 39.18 | |
| Democratic | Hans Riemer | 28,193 | 19.91 | |
| Democratic | Peter James | 2,429 | 1.71 | |
| Total votes | 141,598 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Reardon Sullivan, Montgomery County Republican committee chair[78]
Eliminated in primary
- Shelly Skolnick, perennial candidate[79]
Endorsements
Reardon Sullivan
Organizations
- Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (co-endorsement with Blair)[60]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Shelly Skolnick | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Reardon Sullivan | $30,230 | $18,568 | $11,662 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reardon Sullivan | 12,695 | 63.03 | |
| Republican | Shelly Skolnick | 7,447 | 36.97 | |
| Total votes | 20,142 | 100.0 | ||
Green convention
Failed to qualify
- Devin Battley, motorcycle racer (not nominated by party)[80]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Devin Battley | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Marc Elrich (D)
Local officials
- Tom Hucker, Montgomery County councilmember (2014–present)[81]
- Sidney A. Katz, Montgomery County councilmember (2014–present)[81]
- Nancy Navarro, Montgomery County councilmember (2009–present)[81]
- Craig L. Rice, Montgomery County councilmember (2010–present)[81]
- Hans Riemer, Montgomery County councilmember (2010–present)[81]
Labor unions
Organizations
- Montgomery County Sierra Club[81]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[30]
- Sierra Club Maryland[8]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Marc Elrich | $1,080,384 | $1,023,860 | $11,430 |
| Reardon Sullivan | $99,771 | $97,821 | $1,950 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marc Elrich (incumbent) | 251,897 | 75.11% | +10.37 | |
| Republican | Reardon Sullivan | 81,410 | 24.27% | +8.06 | |
| Write-in | 2,083 | 0.62% | +0.52 | ||
| Total votes | 335,390 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
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The incumbent county executive was Democrat Angela Alsobrooks, who was elected in 2018 with 98.9 percent of the vote. She was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Angela Alsobrooks, incumbent county executive[82]
Eliminated in primary
- Leigh Bodden, former cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and the New England Patriots[83]
- Billy W. Bridges, candidate for county executive in 2018[11]
- Sherman R. Hardy, veteran and activist[11]
- Moisette Tonya Sweat, vice president of the South County Economic Development Association[11]
Endorsements
Angela Alsobrooks
U.S. representatives
- Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader (2007–2011, 2019–present) and U.S. Representative for Maryland's fifth congressional district (1981–present)[84]
Local officials
- Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C. (2015–present)[85]
Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689[86]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 67[84]
- American Federation of Teachers Maryland[4]
- Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL–CIO[68]
- Service Employees International Union Local 500[5]
Organizations
Newspapers
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Angela Alsobrooks | $932,784 | $1,505,837 | $449,365 |
| Leigh Bodden | $10,167 | $7,122 | $3,045 |
| Billy Bridges | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Sherman Hardy | $3,667 | $2,965 | $702 |
| Moisette Sweat | $21,443 | $22,316 | $307 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Alsobrooks (incumbent) | 115,473 | 90.9 | |
| Democratic | Moisette Tonya Sweat | 3,979 | 3.1 | |
| Democratic | Leigh Bodden | 2,865 | 2.3 | |
| Democratic | Sherman R. Hardy | 2,767 | 2.2 | |
| Democratic | Billy W. Bridges | 1,909 | 1.5 | |
| Total votes | 126,993 | 100.0 | ||
Independent and third-party candidates
Failed to qualify
- Joe Njuguna (independent), Marine Corps veteran[11]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joe Njuguna | $7,575 | $5,330 | $2,245 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Angela Alsobrooks (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Angela Alsobrooks | $1,005,305 | $1,776,475 | $251,249 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Angela Alsobrooks (incumbent) | 219,453 | 98.65% | −0.29 | |
| Write-in | 3,000 | 1.35% | +0.29 | ||
| Total votes | 222,453 | 100.00% | |||
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Acting county executive John Psota was seeking his first full term. He was appointed to fill the seat of former County Executive Robert L. Culver Jr, who died of cancer on July 26, 2020.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Julie Giordano, middle/high school teacher and member of the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee[89]
Eliminated in primary
- John Psota, incumbent county executive[90]
Endorsements
Julie Giordano
Organizations
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julie Giordano | $32,030 | $26,134 | $5,896 |
| John Psota | $34,960 | $15,986 | $18,974 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie Giordano | 3,774 | 51.9 | |
| Republican | John Psota (incumbent) | 3,495 | 48.1 | |
| Total votes | 7,269 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Ernest Davis, vice president of the Wicomico County Council (2021–present)[91]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ernest Davis | $10,479 | $3,872 | $7,143 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ernest Davis | 5,132 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,132 | 100.0 | ||
Independent and third-party candidates
Declared
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through July 3, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Muir Boda | $293 | $61 | $419 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Julie Giordano (R)
Local officials
- Dan Cox, state delegate for the 4th district (2019–present), nominee for Maryland's 8th congressional district in 2016, and nominee for governor in 2022[92]
Muir Boda (L)
Local officials
- Rick Pollitt, former Wicomico County executive (2006–2014) and manager of Snow Hill, Maryland (2021–present) (Democratic)[92]
Fundraising
| Primary campaign finance activity through November 15, 2022 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julie Giordano | $103,005 | $98,626 | $4,379 |
| Ernest Davis | $43,533 | $39,825 | $4,244 |
| Muir Boda | $4,140 | $4,250 | $78 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[9] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie Giordano | 15,509 | 51.15% | +2.48 | |
| Democratic | Ernest Davis | 13,060 | 43.07% | +12.72 | |
| Libertarian | Muir Boda | 1,702 | 5.61% | N/A | |
| Write-in | 52 | 0.17% | +0.13 | ||
| Total votes | 30,323 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
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