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County Executive · Baltimore 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 raceNick Stewart is a Democrat running for Baltimore County Executive who was raised in the Timonium area and has deep roots in the community, including raising his four children in Catonsville. He brings experience as a business attorney, former public servant under Mayor Martin O'Malley, Vice Chair of the School Board, and Workforce Development Board member. His campaign focuses on reversing an affordability crisis and population loss through initiatives like One County, Smart BaltCo, and Engaged BaltCo to create a more affordable, inclusive, and modern county. Stewart co-founded We The People in 2021 to advocate for housing reform and community revitalization, emphasizing that equity is essential to shared prosperity.
Sources: Campaign website
I'm running for County Executive because our county has an affordability crisis, and we're losing residents because of it.
We have a chance to intervene and turn this moment of crisis into a movement for change, but we need a plan.
Imagine a Baltimore County where families can afford to stay and grow. Where a starter home is within reach and the people who serve our communities can afford to live in them.
Decentralizing power and placing it in the hands of the people doing the work is the mission of my campaign.
Our teachers deserve respect—and real support.
Source: nickforbaltimorecounty.com
Affordability
Stewart identifies an affordability crisis as a primary reason for running, noting the county is losing population and needs to reverse course so families can stay.
“Baltimore County is facing an affordability crisis and, for the first time in over a century, is losing population as a result. We have an opportunity to reverse course—but only if we choose it.”
Government Modernization
He proposes making government accessible, responsive, and driven by data through initiatives like Smart BaltCo and Engaged BaltCo.
“Imagine a county government that actually works for you—one that is accessible, responsive and driven by data, where getting an answer or solving a problem is simple, seamless and transparent.”
Inclusivity
Stewart believes equity is essential to shared prosperity and wants a county where everyone regardless of race, faith, language, identity or background is seen, served and protected.
“An inclusive Baltimore County is one where everyone regardless of race, faith, language, identity or background is seen, served and protected.”
Education
He highlights his service on the School Board to improve transparency and outcomes, stating teachers deserve respect and real support.
“Our teachers deserve respect—and real support. Joined Tom Rodgers WBFF FOX45 Baltimore this morning to talk about something we can't keep ignoring.”
Economic Development
Stewart worked on the Workforce Development Board to connect workers to good jobs and strengthen the economy.
“working on the Workforce Development Board to connect workers to good jobs and strengthen our economy.”
“Imagine a Baltimore County where families can afford to stay and grow. Where a starter home is within reach...”
Source“serving as Vice Chair of the School Board to improve transparency and outcomes”
Source“stronger, safer communities and a more competitive economy”
Source“strengthen our economy”
Source“accessible, responsive and driven by data... transparent”
Source“Where seniors can downsize without leaving home”
Source“veterans can access the services they earned”
Source“LGBTQIA+ residents feel safe, welcome and heard”
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