Pickard Inches Ahead In County Executive Bid: Anne Arundel Co. Election Results 2026

Democrat Allison Pickard leads the county executive race with more than 106,000 votes against challenger Dave Crawford. See latest results.

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

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

Former Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley Breaks Down His 6th District County Council Bid

Former Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley tells Patch the "highest overall priority" for his 6th District County Council bid is sustainability.

Election 2026: Meet Anne Arundel County Executive Candidate Dave Crawford

Political newcomer Dave Crawford tells Patch how his first responder background makes him an ideal county executive candidate.

Annapolis Welcome Center Clears Legal Hurdle As City Dock Project Advances

The construction of the multimillion-dollar City Dock project will continue as planned after a recent court ruling.

Cyberattack Strikes Anne Arundel County: What To Know

Officials did not say what kind of files were obtained when an "unauthorized actor" hacked the county's network in late August.

Annapolis Mayor Approves Phil Ateto Citation After Heated Council Meeting

The Annapolis mayor reversed course on his citation denial after dozens of residents spoke out during Monday's City Council meeting.

Voter Guide For Anne Arundel County: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

As the November election draws near, stay up to date on everything you need to know with Patch's 2026 voter guide.

Anne Arundel County Council Pulls Away From Possible Data Center Ban

The Anne Arundel County Council sided in favor of a data center moratorium that implements a 15-month pause during its Monday session.

Anne Arundel County Council OKs New 30% Pay Increase

The raise, opposed by three Republican councilmembers, will take effect in annual steps from 2026 through 2029.

AACPS Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Gender Identity Policy: Report

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools is facing possible legal action or loss of federal funding over its gender identity policy.

2026 MD Primary Takeaways: How Did Anne Arundel County Candidates Fare?

The unofficial results for the 2026 primary in Anne Arundel County filed in from hundreds of election precincts. Here are some takeaways.

Anne Arundel County Voter Guide: Primary Election Candidates, Polling Places

Voters will whittle down the pool of candidates by casting their ballots in Maryland's primary election on Tuesday. Here's who is running.

Annapolis Officials Want Your Opinion On City's 'Visual Brand'

The City of Annapolis is weighing its options for a visual branding makeover, and it wants to hear from residents.

Anne Arundel Co.'s Budget Passed, But What Made The Cut?

The county budget for fiscal year 2027 was unanimously approved by councilmembers on Thursday, including record funding for schools.

Anne Arundel County Primary Voter Guide: What’s On The June 23 Ballot

As the primary election draws near, stay up to date on everything you need to know with Patch's 2026 voter guide.

Meet 6th District County Council Candidate Joe Toolan

Joe Toolan breaks down his campaign for the 6th District seat on the County Council.

Election 2026: Meet 6th District Candidate Sean David White

Sean David White tells Patch that his blue-collar background is what sets him apart in the 6th District race.

Katie McDermott Brings Past Election Lessons To 6th District Race

Katie McDermott says she learned a lot from her City Council bid in 2025. Now, she's bringing that knowledge to the 6th District race.

County Executive Race Rattled As Candidate Drops Out

Kyle Nembhard, who was running to serve as county executive, has dropped out of the primary election.

Here Are 7 New MD Laws Going Into Effect On July 1, 2026

Multiple new laws set to impact Marylanders will go into effect on July 1. Here's what you can expect.

AAA Applauds Passage of Maryland's "Clear Before You Drive Act"

Advocates Join Governor Moore As Measure is Signed Into Law

County Lifts Monthslong Development Moratorium

A development suspension in place since March was lifted Wednesday after officials were able to fast-track a temporary fix.

Gavin Buckley Qualifies For Public Financing In 6th District Race

Gavin Buckley, the former Annapolis mayor running for the 6th District Council seat, has qualified for public financing.

Anne Arundel Co. Parks Win Big At Annual Gala

The county made big wins at this year's Maryland Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference. Here's what the community won.

County Issues Urgent Call For Election Judges

The Anne Arundel County Board of Elections is putting out an alert for individuals looking to serve as Republican election judges.

Anne Arundel Executive Candidate Planning 50-Mile Walk Across County

The current councilman for Anne Arundel County’s 1st District said he plans to walk 18 hours to highlight the county's communities.

Former Annapolis Police Chief Eyeing Litigation Against City: Report

The former Annapolis police chief is weighing possible litigation against the city, according to a report.

MD GOP Treasurer Accused Of Embezzling $200K For Yacht Loan

Established campaign treasurer James Appel was named in an indictment alleging he stole $200,000 from a politician and a community group.

Annapolis OKs 1-Year Moratorium On Short-Term Rentals

The Annapolis City Council imposed a one-year moratorium on new licenses for short-term rentals that are not owner-occupied.

2026 Primary: Who's Running For Annapolis

With submissions closed, Patch has compiled a list of the Annapolis contenders vying for a county seat in the June primary.

Behavioral Health Advocates Seek ‘Sensible' Provider Payment Boost Amid Workforce Shortage

The proposed budget would cut $155 million from the Behavioral Health Administration.

Senate Advances Measure To Limit Adult Charges For Youth

The final Senate vote could happen this week; House leaders are waiting to see what comes out of the Senate before acting.

Development Suspended In Parts Of Anne Arundel Co.

Development projects have been temporarily suspended in parts of Anne Arundel Co. after its sewage system hit max capacity.

U.S. Supreme Court Lets State Court Ruling Stand On Maryland Gun Seizure Law

The Court let stand a ruling that said the state is justified in banning gun possession by those sentenced to two years or more in prison.

House Votes Mostly On Party Lines, Approves Three Emergency Immigration Measures

The bills target the federal government’s mass immigration enforcement policies by challenging detention centers and civil rights violations

Town Hall Dates Announced For Annapolis Wards

The upcoming town halls are scheduled for March and April in Annapolis' 1st, 3rd and 5th Wards.

MD Lawmakers React To SCOTUS Ruling On Trump's Illegal Tariffs

In a 6-3 vote on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court justices said the president violated federal law by imposing sweeping tariffs worldwide.

MD Oyster Season To Stick Around A Bit Longer

After an unusually brutal winter season, Maryland's Department of Natural Resources announced it's extending oyster season for watermen.

Anne Arundel Co. Inches Closer to Tiny Home Living

Anne Arundel Co. is one step closer to the possibility of tiny home living after lawmakers advanced legislation for their development.