The Maryland county executive elections of 2014 were held on November 4, 2014. Democratic and Republican primaries were held on June 24, 2014.
2014 Maryland county executive elections
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
3
5
Seats won
4
4
Seat change
1
1
Popular vote
477,283
701,906
Percentage
40.30%
59.27%
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
>90%
Republican
50–60%
60-70%
70-80%
Anne Arundel County , Baltimore County , Frederick County , Harford County , Howard County , Montgomery County , Prince George's County , and Wicomico County elected county executives.
The incumbent County Executive is Republican Laura Neuman, who was named county executive following the suspension of John R. Leopold on January 29, 2013.[ 1] She is seeking her first full term.[ 2]
Eliminated in primary
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Laura Neuman, incumbent county executive (2013–present)[ 2]
Joanna Conti, former Colorado congressional candidate, businesswoman, and nominee for county executive in 2010 [ 6]
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Kevin Kamenetz , who was elected in 2010 with 53.7% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a second term.[ 8]
Eliminated in primary
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George Harman, environmental consultant[ 11]
Eliminated in primary
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Independent candidates
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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 is no incumbent county executive.
Jan Gardner, county commissioner (1998–present) and former county commission president (2006–2010)[ 15]
Blaine Young, county commission president (2010–present) and former county commissioner (2010)[ 17]
Eliminated in primary
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Mark Sweadner, former Frederick County budget officer[ 18]
David Gray, Frederick County Commissioner (1990–2002, 2006–present)[ 19]
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat David R. Craig , who was re-elected in 2010 with 79.3% of the vote. He is term-limited and cannot run for re-election to a third term.
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Kenneth Ulman , who was re-elected in 2010 with 62.5% of the vote. He is term-limited and cannot run for re-election to a third term.
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Ike Leggett , who was re-elected in 2010 with 65.6% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a third term.
Eliminated in primary
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Jim Shalleck, candidate for Montgomery County State's Attorney in 2006[ 31]
Prince George's County
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The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Rushern Baker , who was elected in 2010 with 99.3% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a second term.
The incumbent County Executive is Democrat Richard Pollitt, who was re-elected in 2010 with 51.5% of the vote. He is eligible for re-election and is running for a third term.
Richard M. Pollitt Jr., incumbent county executive (2006–present)[ 36]
Bob Culver, Wicomico County councilmember (2010–present)[ 36]
^ Brown, Matthew Hay; Siegel, Andrea F. (January 29, 2013). "Leopold found guilty of misconduct, suspended from office" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 12, 2023 .
^ a b "Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman Seeks Full Term" . CBS Baltimore . May 8, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2023 .
^ 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 .
^ Wood, Pamela (January 30, 2014). "Former sheriff joins Arundel's executive race" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 12, 2023 .
^ Rahman, Rema (February 19, 2014). "Conti withdraws from Anne Arundel County executive race" . Capital Gazette . Retrieved March 12, 2023 .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Anne Arundel County" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ a b Knezevich, Alison (January 22, 2014). "Balto. Co. Council approves raises for council, executive" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ a b c d "Baltimore County 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ Knezevich, Alison (July 16, 2014). "Harman wins GOP primary in Balto. Co., recount confirms" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ Sears, Bryan P. (February 24, 2014). "Solesky to file for Baltimore County Executive race" . The Daily Record . Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ 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 .
^ Anthony, Cara (January 15, 2014). "Gray to run for county executive seat" . Frederick News-Post . Retrieved August 14, 2023 .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ a b Dresser, Michael (June 7, 2013). "2 Senate Republicans to announce executive bids" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ "Harford 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ Hirsch, Arthur (September 21, 2013). "Councilwoman Watson enters race for Howard executive" . The Baltimore Sun . Howard County Times. Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ 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 .
^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ "Montgomery 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List" . elections.maryland.gov . Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ Spivack, Miranda S. (June 20, 2013). "Rushern Baker kicks off 2014 bid for reelection in Prince George's County" . The Washington Post . Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ a b "Do You Know What Voting District You Live In Now?" . The Dispatch . May 29, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2023 .
^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .
^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for" . Maryland State Board of Elections .