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.
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
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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.[1] She was seeking her first full term.[2]
Republican primary
[edit]Steve Schuh – a state delegate from the 31st district since 2007[3] – was the Republican nominee. He defeated Neuman in the Republican primary.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Steve Schuh | 17,563 | 54.3 | |
| Republican | Laura Neuman (incumbent) | 14,776 | 45.7 | |
Democratic primary
[edit]George F. Johnson IV – a former Anne Arundel County sheriff (1994–2006) and candidate for county executive in 2006[5] – was unopposed in the Democratic primary after Joanna Conti – a former Colorado congressional candidate, businesswoman, and nominee for county executive in 2010[6] – withdrew. He received 26,606 votes.[4]
General election
[edit]| 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.[8]
Democratic primary
[edit]Kamenetz was the Democratic candidate.[8] He defeated Kevin Francis Marron in the primary.[9]
| 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
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- George Harman, environmental consultant[11]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Tony Campbell, Towson University professor[9]
- Gregory Prush[9]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Timothy Tenne[9]
Results
[edit]| 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
[edit]Tony Solesky – a legal advocate – was an independent candidate in the election.[12]
General election
[edit]| 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.[14] Therefore, there was no incumbent county executive.
Democratic primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Jan Gardner – a county commissioner since 1998 and county commission president from 2006 to 2010 – was unopposed in the Democratic primary.[15] She received 11,706 votes.[16]
Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Blaine Young, county commission president (2010–present) and former county commissioner (2010)[17]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Mark Sweadner, former Frederick County budget officer[18]
- David Gray, Frederick County Commissioner (1990–2002, 2006–present)[19]
Results
[edit]| 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
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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
[edit]Barry Glassman – a state senator from the 35th district since 2008 and former state delegate from district 35A from 1999 to 2008[21] – was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 15,063 votes.[22]
Democratic primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Joe Werner – a perennial candidate[23] – was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 10,564 votes.[22]
General election
[edit]| 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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 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
[edit]Nominee
[edit]Courtney Watson – a Howard County Councilmember since 2006[25] – was unopposed in the Democratic primary. She received 21,469 votes.[26]
Republican primary
[edit]Allan H. Kittleman – a state senator from the 9th district since 2004[21] – was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 9,301 votes.[26]
General election
[edit]| 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
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Leggett, incumbent county executive (2006–present)[28]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Doug Duncan, former Montgomery County executive (1994–2006) and candidate for governor in 2006[29]
- Phil Andrews, Montgomery County councilmember (1998–present)[29]
Results
[edit]| 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
[edit]Jim Shalleck – who was a candidate for Montgomery County State's Attorney in 2006[31] – was unopposed. He received 12,008 votes.[30]
General election
[edit]| 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 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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
[edit]Baker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 77,546 votes.[33]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Rushern Baker (incumbent) | 195,849 | 98.8 | |
| Write-in | 2,293 | 1.1 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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
[edit]Pollitt was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 3,573 votes.[35]
Republican primary
[edit]Bob Culver – a Wicomico County councilmember since 2010[36] – was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 3,976 votes.[35]
General election
[edit]| 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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References
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- ^ Lange, Katie (June 25, 2014). "Anne Arundel County exec loses to state delegate". WBAL-TV. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Anne Arundel County". Maryland State Board of Elections.
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- ^ Sears, Bryan P. (February 24, 2014). "Solesky to file for Baltimore County Executive race". The Daily Record. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
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- ^ Turque, Bill (January 10, 2015). "Recent fiascoes have left Frederick County residents feeling 'embarrassed'". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Rosenwald, Michael S. (November 5, 2014). "In Frederick County, sheriff Chuck Jenkins cruises to victory in re-election battle". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- ^ Dresser, Michael (August 24, 2013). "Frederick's Blaine Young won't seek GOP nod for governor". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Rodgers, Bethany (June 25, 2014). "Young, Gardner to vie for top job". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
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- ^ Jacobson, Kate (June 12, 2013). "Ike Leggett to run for Montgomery County executive in 2014". The Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Montes, Sebastian (November 28, 2012). "Doug Duncan Tells Supporters He Will Run for Montgomery County Executive". Patch. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
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