Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Teacher Rebecca Baucom Discusses 3rd District Bid
Rebecca Baucom tells Patch her 3rd District bid is rooted in a desire to make county government "more responsive, transparent, and focused."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
MD Elections 2026
Coverage of the 2026 elections in Maryland.
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
Joshua Peters Breaks Down His 4th District Election Bid
Joshua Peters tells Patch that his ability to "embrace the suck" is one of the qualities that sets him apart from 4th District contenders.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Council Candidate Allison Eriksen To Bring Federal Lessons To MoCo
3rd District County Council candidate Allison Eriksen tells Patch she's aiming to use her federal work experience to strengthen the county.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Peter Whitesell Looks To Correct MoCo's 'Unacceptable' Housing Trajectory
4th District County Council candidate Peter Whitesell told Patch the housing and homelessness crisis is the most critical issue in the area.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Jeremiah Pope Says He Wants To Make MoCo Affordable, Competitive
Jeremiah Pope, who's running to serve as an at-large councilmember, told Patch he wants to make the county more affordable and competitive.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Election 2026: Matt Losak Explains Why He's Running For Office
At-large candidate Matt Losak told Patch that housing stability, affordability, and quality is one of the major issues impacting the county.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
County Executive Race Rattled As Candidate Drops Out
Kyle Nembhard, who was running to serve as county executive, has dropped out of the primary election.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
GOP Panel Picks Replacement For Vacant 3rd District Seat
State Del. Nino Mangione will be serving out the remainder of the 3rd District term left vacant by longtime Councilman Wade Kach.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Across Maryland|News|
MD Resends Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Ahead Of Primary
Thousands of Marylanders will be sent new mail-in ballots after the State Board of Elections was notified of a vendor error.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Jud Ashman Vying To Bring Years Of Mayoral Work To County Council
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman tells Patch he's bringing nearly 20 years' worth of political experience to the County Council.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Gavin Buckley Qualifies For Public Financing In 6th District Race
Gavin Buckley, the former Annapolis mayor running for the 6th District Council seat, has qualified for public financing.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Radwan Chowdhury Looks To Make MoCo A Place Where Residents Thrive
County Council candidate Radwan Chowdhury told Patch he's running in the 2026 election to make the region a place where residents thrive.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Election 2026: Stacy McNish Says She's Bringing 'Systems‑Focused Approach' To BOE
BOE candidate Stacy McNish told Patch she's focused on creating an environment where students and educators can thrive in the 7th District.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
County Issues Urgent Call For Election Judges
The Anne Arundel County Board of Elections is putting out an alert for individuals looking to serve as Republican election judges.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
'Problem-Solver' David Marks Breaks Down His 2026 Election Bid
Council member David Marks tells Patch how he'll use his bipartisan problem-solving skills to promote measures that will support residents.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
2026 Primary: Who's Running For Anne Arundel
With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Anne Arundel contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
2026 Primary: Who's Running For Odenton-Severn
With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Odenton-Severn contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
2026 Primary: Who's Running For Annapolis
With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Annapolis contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
2026 Primary: Who's Running For Perry Hall
With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Perry Hall contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
2026 Primary: Who's Running For Rockville
With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Rockville contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2026 Primary: Who's Running For Bethesda-Chevy Chase
With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Volunteer Firefighter Is 1st Republican Running For Anne Arundel County Executive
A volunteer firefighter from Severna Park is running for Anne Arundel County executive. He's the first Republican in the race.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Baltimore County Redistricting Maps Approved As Council Expands
The Baltimore County Council has new districts. Minority representation was the goal. Accusations of partisanship & a back-room deal ensued.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Chick & Ruth's Owner Running For Anne Arundel County Council In District 7
The owner of a popular restaurant is running for Anne Arundel County Council. He thinks owning a small business gives him unique insight.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
Shannon Leadbetter Won't Seek Re-Election In Anne Arundel County District 7
A second County Council member won't seek re-election. The Republican is proud of fighting development and supporting law enforcement.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Pikesville Democrat Izzy Patoka Running For Baltimore County Executive
The race for Baltimore County executive is getting crowded. Three county councilmen and a former school board member are running.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Rodvien Won't Seek Re-Election To Anne Arundel County Council
An Anne Arundel County Council member will not run for a third term. Her priorities were schools, the environment and housing.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Fresh College Grad Runs For Anne Arundel County Council In District 1
He graduated from college this week. Now, he’s running for Anne Arundel County Council with hopes of improving public safety.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Glen Burnie High Graduate Running For County Council In District 2
A Glen Burnie High School graduate is running for Anne Arundel County Council. The activist, 28, wants more affordable housing.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Pro-Housing Catonsville Democrat Running For Baltimore Co. Executive
A Catonsville attorney is running for Baltimore County executive. The Democrat is calling for more affordable housing and stronger schools.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Council Member Pat Young Running For Baltimore County Executive
A council member announced he will run for Baltimore County executive. He's the first candidate to enter the race.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Democrat James Kitchin Running For Anne Arundel County Executive
A second Democrat is running for Anne Arundel County executive. He'll be the first to use the new public campaign financing system.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Allison Pickard To Run For Anne Arundel County Executive In 2026
Allison Pickard will run for Anne Arundel County executive. The Millersville Democrat is the current County Council chair.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
