The Maryland county executive elections of 2018 took place on November 6, 2018, with the primary election occurring on June 26, 2018.

Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County (; ), also notated as AA or A.A. County, is located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 588,261, an increase of just under 10% since 2010. Its county seat is Annapolis, wh ...

Baltimore County Baltimore County ( , locally: or ) is the third-most populous county in the U.S. state of Maryland. The county is part of the Central Maryland region of the state. Baltimore County partly surrounds but does not include the independent city ...

, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County,

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, and

Wicomico County Wicomico County ( ) is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Maryland, on the Delmarva Peninsula. As of the 2020 census, the population was 103,588. The county seat is Salisbury. The county was named for the Wicomico ...

elected county executives.

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 Steuart L. Pittman Jr. (born September 11, 1961) is an American politician and farmer who has served as county executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland Anne Arundel County (; ), also notated as AA or A.A. County, is located in the U.S. sta ...

, president of the Maryland Horse Council and owner of Dodon Farm

General election

Results

Baltimore County

The incumbent county executive, Democrat

Baltimore County Executive The Baltimore County executive is the highest elected official representing the government of Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The office was established with the implementation of the county charter for Baltimore County on November 6, ...

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 John Anthony Olszewski Jr. ( ; born September 10, 1982), also known by his nickname Johnny O, is an American politician who has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd congressional district since 2025. A memb ...

, former state delegate from the 6th district (2006–2015) and candidate for state senator in

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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

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, 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

, 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 Marc B. Elrich (born November 2, 1949) is an American politician serving as the county executive of Montgomery County, Maryland. He is a former member of the List of members of the Montgomery County Council (Maryland), Montgomery County Council a ...

, 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 Robin Keith Annesley Ficker (born April 5, 1943) is an American political activist, real estate broker, former attorney (disbarred), former state legislator, infamous sports heckler, and perennial political candidate from Maryland. Ficker ser ...

, 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 Angela Deneece Alsobrooks (born February 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2025 as the Seniority in the United States Senate, junior United States Senate, United States senator from Maryland. A member of the Democrati ...

, Prince George's County State's Attorney

Eliminated in primary

* Samuel Bogley, former

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(1979–1983) * Billy Bridges *

Donna Edwards Donna Fern Edwards (born June 28, 1958) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for from 2008 to 2017. The district included most of Prince George's County, as well as part of Anne Arundel County. She is a member of the ...

, former U.S. Representative from (2008–2017) and candidate for U.S. Senate in

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* Lewis Johnson, retired U.S. Government Publishing Office employee * Michael Kennedy * Paul Monteiro, former Obama administration official and director of

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* 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

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city council

General election

Results

References

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