1986 Maryland county executive elections

none 1986 Maryland county executive elections Maryland legislative no 1982 Maryland county executive elections 1982 1990 Maryland county executive elections 1990 All 6 of Maryland's county executive seats November 4, 1986 Democratic Party (United States) 6 6 Republican Party (United States) 0 0 1986 Maryland county executive elections.svg 200px Democratic #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% The Maryland county executive elections of 1986 took place on November 4, 1986. Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County elected county executives. 2 Anne Arundel County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee O. James Lighthizer, incumbent county executiveBurns Michael K. Lighthizer announces race for re-election https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-lighthizer-announces-r/167014911/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun May 16, 1986 23 Newspapers.com Results Democratic primary resultsAnne Arundel County Executive primary election results https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-anne-arundel-county-ex/167009829/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun September 10, 1986 15 Newspapers.com Democratic Party (United States) O. James Lighthizer Republican primary Candidates Nominee Louise M. R. Beauregard, lobbyistBurns Michael K. Arundel's Lighthizer must wait until Nov. 4 to be in an election https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-arundels-lighthizer-m/167015035/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun August 10, 1986 78 Newspapers.com Eliminated in primary Carol Defibaugh, registered nurseThompson Kaye Few incumbents are opposed https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-sun-few-incumbents-are-oppos/167015190/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun July 2, 1986 44 Newspapers.com John Grasso, chefGrasso in the race https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-sun-grasso-in-the-race/167015141/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun March 26, 1986 18 Newspapers.com Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Louise R. M. Beauregard 3,366 35.4% Republican Party (United States) John Grasso 3,257 34.2% Republican Party (United States) Carol A. Defibaugh 2,876 30.2% General election Results Anne Arundel County Executive election, 1986 Democratic Party (United States) O. James Lighthizer (incumbent) 71,500 80.4% Republican Party (United States) Louise R. M. Beauregard 17,404 19.6% Democratic Party (US) Baltimore County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dennis F. Rasmussen, state senatorCarson Larry Rasmussen in race for executive https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-sun-rasmussen-in-race-for-ex/167015385/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun March 14, 1986 39 Newspapers.com Eliminated in primary Elmer H. Kahline Jr., Baltimore County Clerk of the Circuit CourtKahline's candidacy for executive is official https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-kahlines-candidacy-fo/167015463/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun April 2, 1986 52 Newspapers.com Thomas B. Kernan, state delegateSmith C. Fraser Benevolent election-year legislators primp for voters before heading home https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-benevolent-election-ye/167015566/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun April 8, 1986 4 John W. O'Rourke, county councilmemberSizing Up Towson Democrats https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-sizing-up-towson-democ/167015650/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun November 29, 1985 18 Newspapers.com Results Democratic primary resultsBaltimore County Executive primary election results https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-baltimore-county-execu/167010060/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun September 10, 1986 15 Newspapers.com Democratic Party (United States) Dennis F. Rasmussen 55,000 46.1% Democratic Party (United States) Thomas B. Kernan 38,748 32.5% Democratic Party (United States) John W. O'Rourke 19,969 16.7% Democratic Party (United States) Elmer H. Kahline Jr. 5,443 4.5% Republican primary Candidates Nominee Robert T. Petr, insurance executiveErlandson Robert A. 4 well-known candidates race the clock https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-4-well-known-candidate/167015691/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun August 17, 1986 63 Newspapers.com Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Robert T. Petr General election Results Baltimore County Executive election, 1986County executives https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-county-executives/167013012/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun November 5, 1986 1 Newspapers.com Democratic Party (United States) Dennis F. Rasmussen 150,195 81.5% Republican Party (United States) Robert T. Petr 34,071 18.5% Democratic Party (US) Harford County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Habern W. Freeman, incumbent county executiveGoldberg Edna Freeman to seek second term as Harford County executive https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-freeman-to-seek-second/167013214/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun January 27, 1986 33 Newspapers.com Results Democratic primary resultsHarford County Executive primary election results https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-harford-county-executi/167010357/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun September 10, 1986 15 Newspapers.com Democratic Party (United States) Habern W. Freeman (incumbent) Republican primary Candidates Nominee C. Joseph Bernardo, former county councilmember and nominee for county executive in 1982Bernardo officially in race, promises honest, open govt. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-aegis-bernardo-officially-in-race-p/167013423/ March 1, 2025 The Aegis March 27, 1986 2 Newspapers.com Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) C. Joseph Bernardo General election Results Harford County Executive election, 1986 Democratic Party (United States) Habern W. Freeman (incumbent) 26,433 68.5% Republican Party (United States) C. Joseph Bernardo 12,178 31.5% Democratic Party (US) Howard County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Elizabeth Bobo, county councilmemberZorzi William F. Jr. Race starts slowly for county executive https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-race-starts-slowly-for/167013559/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun May 12, 1985 318 Newspapers.com Eliminated in primary James H. Clark, county councilmemberJames Clark to run for county executive https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-james-clark-to-run-for/167013780/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun October 10, 1985 56 Newspapers.com Results Democratic primary resultsHoward County Executive primary election results https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-howard-county-executiv/167010667/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun September 10, 1986 15 Newspapers.com Democratic Party (United States) Elizabeth Bobo 13,675 68.6% Democratic Party (United States) James H. Clark 6,247 31.3% Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gilbert South, businessmanZorzi William F. Jr. Republican seeks nomination for county executive https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-republican-seeks-nomin/167013844/ March 1, 2025 The Baltimore Sun June 1, 1986 318 Newspapers.com Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Gilbert South General election Results Howard County Executive election, 1986The 1986 Elections: Maryland, District, and Virginia results https://www.proquest.com/docview/139062119 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post November 5, 1986 139062119 en Democratic Party (United States) Elizabeth Bobo 25,829 63.3% Republican Party (United States) Gilbert South 14,995 36.7% Democratic Party (US) Montgomery County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sidney Kramer, state senatorMelton R. H. Montgomery Democrats Ready To Run for Gilchrist's Post https://www.proquest.com/docview/138290085 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post May 2, 1984 138290085 Eliminated in primary David Robbins, Montgomery County Recreation DirectorZibart Eve Montgomery Council Hopefuls Test Waters https://www.proquest.com/docview/138667214 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post May 9, 1985 138667214 David Scull, county councilmemberGirard Keith F. Scull to Run for Montgomery County Executive https://www.proquest.com/docview/138440658 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post October 14, 1985 138440658 Declined Charles W. Gilchrist, incumbent county executive Results Democratic primary resultsMelton R. H. Kramer, Gannon win Montgomery Executive races https://www.proquest.com/docview/138879869 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post September 10, 1986 138879869 Democratic Party (United States) Sidney Kramer 51,039 60.0% Democratic Party (United States) David Scull 27,645 32.5% Democratic Party (United States) David Robbins 6,451 7.6% Republican primary Candidates Nominee Edward J. Gannon, businessmanMelton R.H. Gannon to Run In Montgomery https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1986/03/18/gannon-to-run-in-montgomery/6170f7fa-c7c7-44d7-8a71-d5ada0107720/ March 1, 2025 The Washington Post March 18, 1986 Eliminated in primary Albert Ceccone, real estate consultant and perennial candidateHorwitz Sari A 4th Try for Albert Ceccone https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1986/09/02/a-4th-try-for-albert-ceccone/409551a3-edec-4d3a-80bb-6a06ac6796dd/ March 1, 2025 The Washington Post September 1, 1986 Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Edward J. Gannon 17,770 66.3% Republican Party (United States) Albert Ceccone 9,023 33.7% General election Results Montgomery County Executive election, 1986 Democratic Party (United States) Sidney Kramer 117,731 63.8% Republican Party (United States) Edward J. Gannon 66,868 36.2% Democratic Party (US) Prince George's County Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Parris Glendening, incumbent county executiveMcQueen Michel Kenworthy Tom Few Last-Hour Surprises As Md. Candidates File https://www.proquest.com/docview/138965761 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post July 1, 1986 138965761 Eliminated in primary Arthur B. Haynes, schoolteacher and candidate for county executive in 1982 Results Democratic primary resultsSchmidt Susan Glendening swamps rival Haynes in P.G. https://www.proquest.com/docview/138900430 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post September 10, 1986 138900430 en Democratic Party (United States) Parris Glendening (incumbent) 50,521 88.1% Democratic Party (United States) Arthur B. Haynes 6,817 11.9% Republican primary Candidates Nominee R. Dan Ritchie, president of the Prince George's Civic Federation Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) R. Dan Ritchie General election Results Prince George's County Executive election, 1986The 1986 Elections: Maryland Results https://www.proquest.com/docview/139056669 March 1, 2025 The Washington Post November 5, 1986 139056669 Democratic Party (United States) Parris Glendening (incumbent) 91,290 77.8% Republican Party (United States) R. Dan Ritchie 26,072 22.2% Democratic Party (US) References County executives Maryland county executives Category:County executive elections in Maryland