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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 raceRob Daniels is an attorney and former prosecutor running for Baltimore County Executive in the November 3, 2026 general election as an Independent candidate. He brings over six years of experience as a prosecutor representing the State of Maryland in various counties, including roles with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Transportation. Daniels emphasizes his background in public service and law enforcement, noting he is the only candidate with a proven record of Executive Branch service. He positions himself as a moderate seeking to move beyond partisan extremes toward practical problem-solving for the county's future.
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Public Safety
Investing in neighborhood safety through fully staffing police forces and strengthening anti-violence programs while supporting officers and focusing on crime prevention at its root.
“"We'll invest in making every neighborhood safer — fully staffing our police force, strengthening anti-violence programs, and expanding family and youth services. I'll prioritize public safety and support officers while also focusing on preventing crime at its root through early intervention and support."”
Education
Improving schools by raising teacher pay and supporting students to build a better future.
“"From raising teacher pay and improving our schools, to supporting small businesses and growing new jobs through business incubators, we'll make Baltimore County a place where every resident — especially young people —can build a better future."”
Infrastructure
Modernizing county services, paving roads, fixing broken infrastructure, and rebuilding the Key Bridge swiftly.
“"I'll cut waste—not services—by finding efficiencies across departments... I'll also bring real transparency to county decisions... pave roads , fix what's broken, and push to rebuild the Key Bridge swiftly."”
Economic Development
Supporting small businesses and growing new jobs through business incubators while eliminating bureaucratic hurdles.
“"From raising teacher pay and improving our schools, to supporting small businesses and growing new jobs through business incubators, we'll make Baltimore County a place where every resident — especially young people —can build a better future."”
Fiscal Policy
Cutting waste by finding efficiencies across departments and reducing operating costs without touching code enforcement or the police department.
“"I'll cut waste—not services—by finding efficiencies across departments, modernizing outdated systems, and reducing operating costs without touching code enforcement or the police department."”
According to The Baltimore Banner, Attorney Rob Daniels is running as an independent in the 2026 race against Democratic and Republican opponents following the departure of current County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. The article notes that key issues shaping the county include school overcrowding, affordable housing, environmental concerns like sewage treatment plant odors, and transportation reliability.
“"We'll invest in making every neighborhood safer — fully staffing our police force, strengthening anti-violence programs..."”
Source“"From raising teacher pay and improving our schools... we'll make Baltimore County a place where every resident — especially young people —can build a better future."”
Source“"pave roads , fix what's broken, and push to rebuild the Key Bridge swiftly."”
Source“"supporting small businesses and growing new jobs through business incubators..."”
Source“"I'll cut waste—not services—by finding efficiencies across departments, modernizing outdated systems, and reducing operating costs..."”
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