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.
Race summary County County executive Party First elected Last race Status Candidates Anne Arundel County 2013 50.4% R Incumbent lost renomination.Republican hold. Baltimore County 2010 53.7% D Incumbent retired.Democratic hold. Frederick County None New seat.Democratic gain. Harford County 2006 79.3% R Incumbent term-limited.Republican hold. Howard County 2006 62.5% D Incumbent term-limited.Republican gain. Montgomery County 2006 65.6% D Incumbent re-elected. Prince George's County 2010 99.3% D Incumbent re-elected. Wicomico County 2006 51.5% D Incumbent lost re-election.Republican gain.
Anne Arundel County
The incumbent executive was Republican Laura Neuman, who was named county executive following the suspension of John R. Leopold on January 29, 2013. She was seeking her first full term.
Republican primary Steve Schuha state delegate from the 31st district since 2007was the Republican nominee. He defeated Neuman in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary George F. Johnson IVa former Anne Arundel County sheriff (1994–2006) and candidate for county executive in 2006was unopposed in the Democratic primary after Joanna Contia former Colorado congressional candidate, businesswoman, and nominee for county executive in 2010withdrew. He received 26,606 votes.
General election
Baltimore County
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.
Democratic primary Kamenetz was the Democratic candidate. He defeated Kevin Francis Marron in the primary.
Republican primary Nominee George Harman, environmental consultant
Eliminated in primary Tony Campbell, Towson University professor Gregory Prush
Withdrawn Timothy Tenne
Results
Independent candidates Tony Soleskya legal advocate was an independent candidate in the election.
General election
Frederick County
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. 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. She received 11,706 votes.
Republican primary Nominee Blaine Young, county commission president (2010–present) and former county commissioner (2010)
Eliminated in primary Mark Sweadner, former Frederick County budget officer David Gray, Frederick County Commissioner (1990–2002, 2006–present)
Results
General election
Harford County
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 2008was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 15,063 votes.
Democratic primary Nominee Joe Wernera perennial candidatewas unopposed in the Democratic primary. He received 10,564 votes.
General election
Howard County
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 2006was unopposed in the Democratic primary. She received 21,469 votes.
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
Montgomery County
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)
Eliminated in primary Doug Duncan, former Montgomery County executive (1994–2006) and candidate for governor in 2006 Phil Andrews, Montgomery County councilmember (1998–present)
Results
Republican primary Jim Shalleckwho was a candidate for Montgomery County State's Attorney in 2006was unopposed. He received 12,008 votes.
General election
Prince George's County
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.
General election
Wicomico County
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.
Republican primary Bob Culvera Wicomico County councilmember since 2010 was unopposed in the Republican primary. He received 3,976 votes.
General election
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