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County Executive · Anne Arundel County · 2026 Primary
The County Executive serves as the chief administrator of the county, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and enforcing laws passed by the County Council. This official proposes the annual budget that directs how local tax dollars are spent on services such as public schools, roads, and emergency response. The County Executive also has the power to appoint department heads and can sign or veto legislation affecting the entire county.
View all candidates in this raceDave Crawford is a volunteer firefighter, father, and grandfather running for Anne Arundel County Executive. He brings over 40 years of experience in food service sales and has served as Chief of Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company for more than 35 years. A Republican, he positions himself as a political outsider focused on public safety, fiscal restraint, and community affordability. Crawford emphasizes his nonpolitical background, describing himself as a neighbor rather than a career politician. His campaign pledges to support small businesses, keep schools safe, protect taxpayers, and ensure seniors feel supported in the county.
Sources: Campaign website
"Dave Crawford is a father, grandfather, volunteer firefighter, and community leader running for Anne Arundel County Executive."
"As County Executive, Dave will deliver a stronger economy by supporting small businesses, keeping schools safe, protecting taxpayers, tackling the cost of housing, and ensuring seniors can remain safe and supported right here in Anne Arundel County."
"We pledge to steward your investments wisely toward our common vision of a safer, freer, and more prosperous Anne Arundel County."
Source: crawford4exec.com
Public Safety
Crawford pledges to make safety in schools and streets a priority while backing first responders.
“"make safety in our schools and our streets a priority, and support the small businesses that keep our economy strong."”
Tax Policy
Crawford commits to holding the line on taxes to protect taxpayers.
“"I will hold the line on taxes..."”
Economic Development
Supporting small businesses is central to his plan for a stronger economy.
“"support the small businesses that keep our economy strong."”
Housing
Crawford aims to tackle the cost of housing and affordability issues.
“"tackling the cost of housing..."”
Seniors
Ensuring seniors can remain safe and supported in Anne Arundel County.
“"ensuring seniors can remain safe and supported right here in Anne Arundel County."”
Education
Championing higher education aspirations and expanded trade programs for student success.
“"champion both higher education aspirations and expanded trade programs so every student can succeed."”
External coverage identifies Dave Crawford as a Republican volunteer firefighter launching his bid for Anne Arundel County Executive on October 18, 2025. News reports note he positioned his candidacy around public safety, fiscal restraint, and community affordability while emphasizing his role as a political outsider who is not a career politician. The article highlights his pledge to hold the line on taxes and prioritize school safety alongside supporting small businesses that keep the economy strong.
“"make safety in our schools and our streets a priority"”
Source“"I will hold the line on taxes"”
Source“"support the small businesses that keep our economy strong"”
Source“"tackling the cost of housing"”
Source“"ensuring seniors can remain safe and supported right here in Anne Arundel County"”
Source“"champion both higher education aspirations and expanded trade programs so every student can succeed"”
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