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County Council Member · District 1 · Anne Arundel County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceRobert Kinney is a Hanover resident and Democratic candidate seeking election to the Anne Arundel County Council representing District 1 in 2026. District 1 encompasses the northwestern part of Anne Arundel County including Brooklyn Park, Jessup, Linthicum, Hanover, Severn, and parts of Fort Meade and Glen Burnie, and is home to Arundel Mills Mall, Maryland Live Casino, NSA, and BWI Airport. He is running in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary alongside Geonta Simmons and Kelly Smith. The District 1 seat is currently held by Democrat Sarah Lacey, who is not seeking re-election.
External news coverage from Patch and MDBayNews identifies Robert Kinney as one of seven candidates running for Anne Arundel County Council in District 1, which encompasses parts of Brooklyn Park, Linthicum, Severn, Hanover, and areas surrounding BWI Airport and Fort Meade. The Democratic primary will likely determine the direction of the race, with Kinney having entered later in the filing period compared to other candidates like Geonta L. Simmons who has emphasized community investment, youth programs, and affordable housing initiatives.