Anne Arundel County Election Results 2026: Executive, Council Races [Live Updates]

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — As voting centers across Anne Arundel County begin to close, election officials are turning their attention to processing tens of thousands of ballots.

The 2026 midterm election cycle will determine the political makeup of not just the county executive post and the County Council, but also the outcome of several ballot questions.

Projected race results will trickle in throughout Tuesday night and undergo canvassing over the next several days before local election boards begin the certification process.

Local boards must certify election results by Nov. 13, with statewide results due by Dec. 9.

Patch is following key county and state races in Maryland, including those for governor and U.S. Congressional Districts 1, 5 and 6.

Check back throughout the night for the latest vote totals, race calls and election night developments. Refresh this page for updated results.

As of 9 p.m., no vote tallies have been released by the Maryland State Board of Elections:

A key county race to watch this election cycle includes the county executive showdown between 2nd District Councilmember Allison Pickard (Democrat) and David Crawford, the Earleigh Heights Volunteer fire chief (Republican).

Also notable is the 6th District race between former Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and Republican contender George Gallagher.

Results for all races will also be available on the Maryland Department of Elections website.

For full coverage of the 2026 election in Maryland, go here.