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2014 Maryland county executive elections Maryland legislative no 2010 Maryland county executive elections 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections 2018 8 of Maryland's 9 county executive seats November 4, 2014 Republican Party (United States) 3 5 2 477,283 40.30% Democratic Party (United States) 5 4 1 701,906 59.27% 2014 Maryland county executive elections.svg 250px
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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.
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Race summary
County County executive Party First elected Last race Status CandidatesOfficial 2014 Gubernatorial General Election Results https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/general/index.html elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections November 20, 2025 Anne Arundel County Laura Neuman 1 2013 (appointed) 50.4% R Incumbent lost renomination.Republican hold. Republican Party (US)Steve Schuh (Republican) 61.1%
Democratic Party (US)George F. Johnson IV (Democratic) 38.7% Baltimore County Kevin Kamenetz 2010 53.7% D Incumbent retired.Democratic hold. Democratic Party (US)Kevin Kamenetz (Democratic) 56.1%
Republican Party (US)George Harman (Republican) 43.6% Frederick County None New seat.Democratic gain. Democratic Party (US)Jan Gardner (Democratic) 53.8%
Republican Party (US)Blaine Young (Republican) 45.8% Harford County David R. Craig 2006 79.3% R Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Republican Party (US)Barry Glassman (Republican) 74.8%
Democratic Party (US)Joe Werner (Democratic) 25.1% Howard County Ken Ulman 2006 62.5% D Incumbent term-limited.Republican gain. Republican Party (US)Allan Kittleman (Republican) 51.2%
Democratic Party (US)Courtney Watson (Democratic) 48.7% Montgomery County Ike Leggett 2006 65.6% D Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US)Ike Leggett (Democratic) 65.3%
Republican Party (US)Jim Shalleck (Republican) 34.2% Prince George's County Rushern Baker 2010 99.3% D Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (US)Rushern Baker (Democratic) 98.8% Wicomico County Richard Pollitt 1 2006 51.5% D Incumbent lost re-election.Republican gain. Republican Party (US)Bob Culver (Republican) 55.5%
Democratic Party (US)Richard Pollitt (Democratic) 44.4%
Anne Arundel County
2014 Anne Arundel County executive election Flag of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.svg presidential no 2010 Maryland county executive elections#Anne Arundel County 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Anne Arundel County 2018 150x150px Steve Schuh (21235122832) (cropped).jpg Steve Schuh Republican Party (United States) 107,952 61.1% 3x4.svg George F. Johnson IV Democratic Party (United States) 68,379 38.7% 2014 Anne Arundel County Executive election results by precinct.svg 180px Schuh: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Johnson: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584cde 70–80% County Executive Laura Neuman Republican Party (United States) Steve Schuh Republican Party (United States)
The incumbent executive was Republican Laura Neuman, who was named county executive following the suspension of John R. Leopold on January 29, 2013.Brown Matthew Hay Siegel Andrea F. Leopold found guilty of misconduct, suspended from office https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/01/29/leopold-found-guilty-of-misconduct-suspended-from-office-2/ March 12, 2023 The Baltimore Sun January 29, 2013 She was seeking her first full term.Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman Seeks Full Term https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/anne-arundel-county-executive-laura-neuman-seeks-full-term/ March 12, 2023 CBS Baltimore May 8, 2013
Republican primary
Steve Schuha state delegate from the 31st district since 2007Lange Katie Anne Arundel County exec loses to state delegate https://www.wbaltv.com/article/anne-arundel-county-exec-loses-to-state-delegate/7087760 March 12, 2023 WBAL-TV June 25, 2014was the Republican nominee. He defeated Neuman in the Republican primary.
Anne Arundel County Executive Republican primary election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Anne Arundel County Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_020.html
Republican Party (United States) Steve Schuh 17,563 54.3
Republican Party (United States) Laura Neuman (incumbent) 14,776 45.7
Democratic primary
George F. Johnson IVa former Anne Arundel County sheriff (1994–2006) and candidate for county executive in 2006Wood Pamela Former sheriff joins Arundel's executive race https://www.baltimoresun.com/2014/01/30/former-sheriff-joins-arundels-executive-race-2/ March 12, 2023 The Baltimore Sun January 30, 2014was unopposed in the Democratic primary after Joanna Contia former Colorado congressional candidate, businesswoman, and nominee for county executive in 2010Rahman Rema Conti withdraws from Anne Arundel County executive race https://www.capitalgazette.com/cg2-arc-140219cn-conti-20140219-story.html March 12, 2023 Capital Gazette February 19, 2014withdrew. He received 26,606 votes.
General election
Anne Arundel County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Anne Arundel County Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_020.html
Republican Party (United States) Steve Schuh 107,952 61.1
Democratic Party (United States) George F. Johnson IV 68,379 38.7
340 0.2
Republican Party (US)
Baltimore County
2014 Baltimore County executive election Flag of Baltimore County, Maryland.svg presidential no 2010 Maryland county executive elections#Baltimore County 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Baltimore County 2018 150x150px County Executive Kevin Kamenetz (13466862545) (1).jpg Kevin Kamenetz Democratic Party (United States) 143,904 56.1% 3x4.svg George Harman Republican Party (United States) 111,853 43.6% 2014 Baltimore County Executive election results by precinct.svg 200px Kamenetz: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Harman: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% County Executive Kevin Kamenetz Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Kamenetz Democratic Party (United States)
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.Knezevich Alison Balto. Co. Council approves raises for council, executive https://www.baltimoresun.com/2014/01/22/balto-co-council-approves-raises-for-council-executive-6/ March 13, 2023 The Baltimore Sun January 22, 2014
Democratic primary
Kamenetz was the Democratic candidate. He defeated Kevin Francis Marron in the primary.Baltimore County 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/primary_candidates/gen_Listings_2014_1__by_county_04.html elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections March 13, 2023
Baltimore County Executive Democratic primary election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_040.html
Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Kamenetz (incumbent) 56,136 75.1
Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Francis Marron 18,590 24.9
Republican primary
Nominee
George Harman, environmental consultantKnezevich Alison Harman wins GOP primary in Balto. Co., recount confirms https://www.baltimoresun.com/2014/07/16/harman-wins-gop-primary-in-balto-co-recount-confirms/ March 13, 2023 The Baltimore Sun July 16, 2014
Eliminated in primary
Tony Campbell, Towson University professor
Gregory Prush
Withdrawn
Timothy Tenne
Results
Baltimore County Executive Republican primary election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) George H. Harman 10,363 44.8
Republican Party (United States) Tony Campbell 10,343 44.7
Republican Party (United States) Gregory J. Prush 2,415 10.4
Independent candidates
Tony Soleskya legal advocate was an independent candidate in the election.Sears Bryan P. Solesky to file for Baltimore County Executive race https://thedailyrecord.com/2014/02/24/solesky-to-file-for-baltimore-county-executive-race/ March 13, 2023 The Daily Record February 24, 2014
General election
Baltimore County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_040.html
Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Kamenetz (incumbent) 143,904 56.1
Republican Party (United States) George H. Harman 111,853 43.6
Independent (US) Tony Solesky 213 0.1
391 0.1
Democratic Party (US)
Frederick County
2014 Frederick County executive election Flag of Frederick County, Maryland (1976–2023).png presidential no 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Frederick County 2018 150x150px Jan Gardner 2018 (cropped).jpg Jan Gardner Democratic Party (United States) 42,444 53.8% 3x4.svg Blaine Young Republican Party (United States) 36,131 45.8% 2014 Frederick County Executive election results by precinct.svg 200px Gardner: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70%Young: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% County Executive Jan Gardner Democratic Party (United States)
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.Turque Bill Recent fiascoes have left Frederick County residents feeling 'embarrassed' https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/recent-fiascoes-have-left-frederick-county-residents-feeling-embarrassed/2015/01/10/909bd88e-8d2b-11e4-8ff4-fb93129c9c8b_story.html?noredirect=on March 13, 2023 The Washington Post January 10, 2015 Therefore, there was no incumbent county executive.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Jan Gardnera county commissioner since 1998 and county commission president from 2006 to 2010was unopposed in the Democratic primary.Rosenwald Michael S. In Frederick County, sheriff Chuck Jenkins cruises to victory in re-election battle https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/in-frederick-county-popular-sheriff-chuck-jenkins-faces-a-serious-challenge/2014/11/04/e0b8dbfe-60fe-11e4-9f3a-7e28799e0549_story.html March 13, 2023 The Washington Post November 5, 2014 She received 11,706 votes. Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_110.html
Republican primary
Nominee
Blaine Young, county commission president (2010–present) and former county commissioner (2010)Dresser Michael Frederick's Blaine Young won't seek GOP nod for governor https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/08/24/fredericks-blaine-young-wont-seek-gop-nod-for-governor-2/ March 13, 2023 The Baltimore Sun August 24, 2013
Eliminated in primary
Mark Sweadner, former Frederick County budget officerRodgers Bethany Young, Gardner to vie for top job https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/politics_and_government/elections/young-gardner-to-vie-for-top-job/article_7ade1ea4-144e-5d93-a322-79c71c47b35a.html August 14, 2023 Frederick News-Post June 25, 2014
David Gray, Frederick County Commissioner (1990–2002, 2006–present)Anthony Cara Gray to run for county executive seat https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/gray-to-run-for-county-executive-seat/article_8552f9ca-4106-5485-8079-01b45e96d205.html August 14, 2023 Frederick News-Post January 15, 2014
Results
Frederick County Executive Republican primary election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Blaine R. Young 10,260 53.2
Republican Party (United States) David Gray 6,722 34.9
Republican Party (United States) Mark W. Sweadner 2,298 11.9
General election
Frederick County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_110.html
Democratic Party (United States) Jan H. Gardner 42,444 53.8
Republican Party (United States) Blaine R. Young 36,131 45.8
283 0.4
Democratic Party (US)
Harford County
2014 Harford County executive election Flag of Harford County, Maryland.svg presidential no 2010 Maryland county executive elections#Harford County 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Harford County 2018 150x150px Barry T Glassman, December 2014 (cropped).jpg Barry Glassman Republican Party (United States) 66,595 74.8% 3x4.svg Joseph Werner Democratic Party (United States) 22,387 25.1% 2014 Harford County Executive election results by precinct.svg 200px Glassman: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Werner: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70%Tie: #AE8BB1 50% County Executive David R. Craig Republican Party (United States) Barry Glassman Republican Party (United States)
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
Barry Glassmana state senator from the 35th district since 2008 and former state delegate from district 35A from 1999 to 2008Dresser Michael 2 Senate Republicans to announce executive bids https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/06/07/2-senate-republicans-to-announce-executive-bids/ March 13, 2023 The Baltimore Sun June 7, 2013was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 15,063 votes. Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_130.html
Democratic primary
Nominee
Joe Wernera perennial candidateHarford 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/primary_candidates/gen_Listings_2014_1__by_county_13.html elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections March 13, 2023was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 10,564 votes.
General election
Harford County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_130.html
Republican Party (United States) Barry Glassman 66,595 74.8
Democratic Party (United States) Joseph Werner 22,387 25.1
92 0.1
Republican Party (US)
Howard County
2014 Howard County executive election Flag of Howard County, Maryland (1968–2025).svg presidential no 2010 Maryland county executive elections#Howard County 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Howard County 2018 150x150px Allan Kittleman Howard County (cropped).jpg Allan Kittleman Republican Party (United States) 53,207 51.2% Courtney Watson (53191402820).jpg Courtney Watson Democratic Party (United States) 50,543 48.7% 2014 Howard County Executive election results by precinct.svg 230px Precinct resultsKittleman: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Watson: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80%Tie: #AE8BB1 50% County Executive Ken Ulman Democratic Party (United States) Allan Kittleman Republican Party (United States)
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
Nominee
Courtney Watsona Howard County Councilmember since 2006Hirsch Arthur Councilwoman Watson enters race for Howard executive https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/09/21/councilwoman-watson-enters-race-for-howard-executive/ March 13, 2023 The Baltimore Sun Howard County Times September 21, 2013was unopposed in the Democratic primary. She received 21,469 votes. Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_140.html
Republican primary
Allan H. Kittlemana state senator from the 9th district since 2004was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 9,301 votes.
General election
Howard County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_140.html
Republican Party (United States) Allan H. Kittleman 53,207 51.2
Democratic Party (United States) Courtney Watson 50,543 48.7
101 0.1
Republican Party (US) Democratic Party (US)
Montgomery County
2014 Montgomery County executive election Flag of Montgomery County, Maryland.svg presidential no 2010 Maryland county executive elections#Montgomery County 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Montgomery County 2018 150x150px Ike Leggett 2017 (36503050110).jpg Ike Leggett Democratic Party (United States) 167,052 65.3% 3x4.svg Jim Shalleck Republican Party (United States) 87,361 34.2% 2014 Montgomery County Executive election results by precinct.svg 230px Leggett: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Shalleck: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% County Executive Ike Leggett Democratic Party (United States) Ike Leggett Democratic Party (United States)
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
Nominee
Leggett, incumbent county executive (2006–present)Jacobson Kate Ike Leggett to run for Montgomery County executive in 2014 https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ike-leggett-to-run-for-montgomery-county-executive-in-2014 March 13, 2023 The Washington Examiner June 12, 2013
Eliminated in primary
Doug Duncan, former Montgomery County executive (1994–2006) and candidate for governor in 2006Montes Sebastian Doug Duncan Tells Supporters He Will Run for Montgomery County Executive https://patch.com/maryland/bethesda-chevychase/duncan-tells-supporters-he-will-run-for-montgomery-county-exec March 13, 2023 Patch November 28, 2012
Phil Andrews, Montgomery County councilmember (1998–present)
Results
Montgomery County Executive Democratic primary election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_160.html
Democratic Party (United States) Ike Leggett (incumbent) 40,122 45.6
Democratic Party (United States) Doug Duncan 28,296 32.2
Democratic Party (United States) Phil Andrews 19,589 22.3
Republican primary
Jim Shalleckwho was a candidate for Montgomery County State's Attorney in 2006Montgomery 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election Local Candidates List https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/primary_candidates/gen_Listings_2014_1__by_county_16.html elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections March 13, 2023was unopposed. He received 12,008 votes.
General election
Montgomery County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_160.html
Democratic Party (United States) Ike Leggett (incumbent) 167,052 65.3
Republican Party (United States) Jim Shalleck 87,361 34.2
1,273 0.5
Democratic Party (US)
Prince George's County
2014 Prince George's County executive election Flag of Prince George's County, Maryland.svg presidential no 2010 Maryland county executive elections#Prince George's County 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Prince George's County 2018 150x150px Rushern Baker, May 2017.jpg Rushern Baker Democratic Party (United States) 195,849 98.8% County Executive Rushern Baker Democratic Party (United States) Rushern Baker Democratic Party (United States)
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
Baker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 77,546 votes. Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_170.html
General election
Prince George's County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_170.html
Democratic Party (United States) Rushern Baker (incumbent) 195,849 98.8
2,293 1.1
Democratic Party (US)
Wicomico County
2014 Wicomico County executive election Flag of Wicomico County, Maryland.gif presidential no 2010 Maryland county executive elections#Wicomico County 2010 2018 Maryland county executive elections#Wicomico County 2018 150x150px Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver (44154852601).jpg Bob Culver Republican Party (United States) 14,184 55.5% Wicomico County Executive Richard Pollitt (9320237609) (cropped).jpg Richard Pollitt Democratic Party (United States) 11,348 44.4% 2014 Wicomico County Executive election results by precinct.svg 230px Culver: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Pollitt: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% County Executive Richard Pollitt Democratic Party (United States) Bob Culver Republican Party (United States)
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
Pollitt was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 3,573 votes. Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_by_county_230.html
Republican primary
Bob Culvera Wicomico County councilmember since 2010Do You Know What Voting District You Live In Now? https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2014/05/29/do-you-know-what-voting-district-you-live-in-now/ March 13, 2023 The Dispatch May 29, 2014 was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 3,976 votes.
General election
Wicomico County Executive election, 2014 Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland State Board of Elections https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/General/gen_results_2014_2_by_county_230.html
Republican Party (United States) Bob Culver 14,184 55.5
Democratic Party (United States) Richard M. Pollitt Jr. (incumbent) 11,348 44.4
21 0.1
Republican Party (US) Democratic Party (US)
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