Election Day 2026: Executive, Council Races, More On Anne Arundel County Ballot

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Election Day is Nov. 3, and residents will be voting for candidates running in local, state and congressional races.

Maryland's race for governor and lieutenant governor pits incumbents Wes Moore and Aruna Miller against Republicans Dan Cox and Rob Krop.

Also in contention for the state's top post are Green Party candidates Andy Ellis and Owen Silverman Andrews and Working Class Party team Cathy White and Cathy Permut.

In the Maryland General Assembly, dozens of House of Delegates and Senate seats are up for grabs in the 2026 election cycle.

A key county race to watch in the 2026 election cycle is the county executive race, as well as the 6th District race between former Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and Republican contender George Gallagher.

Residents can register on Election Day. However, voters must provide documentation confirming their identity and address.

Permissible documents include a valid Maryland driver's license, learner's permit, or state ID card. A change-of-address card, paycheck, bank statement, or utility bill can also prove residence.

On Election Day, residents must vote at their assigned polling place. Otherwise, they must vote by provisional ballot, according to the Board of Elections.

Residents can use an online tool provided by the state to find their designated voting district and polling station.

Election Day voting will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can request mail-in ballots in person at their local board but must be submitted by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Note: You can check the status of mail-in or provisional ballots online. Anyone who requested a mail-in ballot and decides to vote in person on Election Day must vote by provisional ballot at the polls.

Who Are The Candidates?

County Executive Candidates

After the June primary, the list of county executive contenders was whittled down to just two candidates: 2nd District Councilmember Allison Pickard (Democrat) and David Crawford, the Earleigh Heights Volunteer fire chief* (Republican).

The job involves handling the daily administration of county departments and submitting proposals for the county budget.

The current officeholder is Steuart Pittman, who was re-elected in 2022.

County Council Candidates By District

1st District

• Kelly M. Smith, Democrat*
• Justin Sherlock, Republican

2nd District

• Catelyn Middlebrooks, Democrat*
• Cory Malinowski, Republican*

3rd District

• Rebecca Baucom, Democrat*
• Nathan Volke - Incumbent, Republican*

4th District

• Julie Hummer - Incumbent, Democrat
• Thomas Dale Wieland, Republican*

5th District

• Natalie Ogilvie, Democrat
• Amanda Fiedler - Incumbent, Republican

6th District

• Gavin Buckley, Democrat*
• George Gallagher, Republican

7th District

• Spencer Jones, Democrat
• Dawn Pulliam, Republican*

To view a full list of candidates in Anne Arundel County at the local level, click here.

* indicates candidates who returned Patch's questionnaire

What Are The Ballot Questions?

This election season, in addition to voting for candidates, voters in Anne Arundel County will face six ballot questions evenly split between state- and county-level issues.

The three statewide questions address the following topics:

• Requiring the governor to include all pay and benefits for state employees in their proposed state budgets
• Allowing temporary appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when a member of the 11-person body is recused, disqualified, or whose term expires. The candidate must meet eligibility requirements.
• Clarifying the Maryland Constitution's reach on congressional boundaries

Related: MD Voters To Weigh In On Redistricting Measure This November, Court Rules

The three countywide ballot questions focus on:

• Expanding the number of authorized employee unions that can enter binding arbitration to remedy labor disputes
• Granting the County Council flexibility on its new hires/appointments
• Changing how members are appointed to the Planning Advisory Board

Voters can preview the ballot questions online.

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