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Howard County · 2026 Primary · Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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.
See all County Executive races statewideBob Cockey is a Baltimore restaurateur and Elkridge resident running for Howard County Executive in the 2026 Democratic primary. He previously ran unsuccessfully as a Republican…
Deb Jung is a Howard County resident for nearly 40 years who served as a County Council member representing District 4 since her election in 2018, holding the position of Council…
Liz Walsh is a Howard County Councilwoman representing District 1 (Ellicott City, Elkridge, Dorsey's Search and Hanover) who has served for eight years as an elected official. By…
Vanessa Atterbeary is a former Maryland Delegate seeking election as Howard County Executive in 2026, having served in the House of Delegates since 2015 and chaired the Ways and…