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County Council Member · District B · Harford County · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 raceSamuel Kahl is a candidate running for Harford County Council President who positions himself as a conservative leader focused on serving taxpayers and families rather than special interest groups. He describes himself as a husband, father of four, and small business owner putting significant personal investment into his campaign. With a decade of experience in senior roles at State and local transportation agencies, Kahl brings professional background to county governance. He advocates for preserving Harford County's rural character, farms, and open spaces while opposing over-development patterns he says negatively impact communities. Kahl criticizes the Wes Moore administration for pushing costs to County governments that could result in tax hikes on residents. He seeks to restore what he calls conservative integrity to the Council and lead a fight against Democrat-aligned special interests.
Sources: Campaign website
Serving the people, not the powerful.
Sam Kahl is running for Harford County Council President because he believes that Harford County deserves a new generation of conservative leadership that puts taxpayers and families first—not developers or Democrat-aligned special interest groups.
Keep your taxes as low as possible. Harford families are already stretched thin by the failed policies of the Wes Moore administration.
Stop destructive over-development across the County. We love our rural character, our farms, and our open spaces.
Sam will lead the fight to restore conservative integrity to the Harford County Council.
Source: kahlforharford.com
Tax Policy
Opposes tax increases and wants to keep taxes low for families
“Keep your taxes as low as possible. Harford families are already stretched thin by the failed policies of the Wes Moore administration.”
Land Use
Fights against over-development to preserve rural character and open spaces
“Stop destructive over-development across the County. We love our rural character, our farms, and our open spaces.”
Economic Development
Opposes unchecked development that could harm communities; wants development to complement rather than destroy local way of life
“Development should compliment our way of life, not destroy it.”
Government Ethics
Advocates for serving people over special interest groups and restoring conservative integrity to the Council
“Serve the people, not the power-brokers. Democrat-aligned special interest groups are exerting increasing control over the current Council.”
Small Business
Identifies as a small business owner running for office
“As a husband, father of four, and small business owner, Sam is putting a lot on the line to run for office.”
“Keep your taxes as low as possible. Harford families are already stretched thin by the failed policies of the Wes Moore administration.”
Source“Stop destructive over-development across the County. We love our rural character, our farms, and our open spaces.”
Source“Development should compliment our way of life, not destroy it.”
Source“Serve the people, not the power-brokers. Democrat-aligned special interest groups are exerting increasing control over the current Council.”
Source“As a husband, father of four, and small business owner, Sam is putting a lot on the line to run for office.”
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