Baltimore City’s 2024 election results highlight decisive outcomes, with clear winners emerging in significant races and voters weighing in on impactful ballot questions.

Baltimore City’s 2024 election featured races for mayor, City Council president, comptroller, and all 14 City Council districts, alongside several high-stakes ballot questions.

Incumbent Mayor Brandon M. Scott, City Council President Zeke Cohen, and Comptroller Bill Henry have all secured commanding wins. Every City Council district shows strong Democratic support, with incumbents and new candidates maintaining a firm hold on their seats.

Voters also weighed in on significant ballot questions, approving major initiatives like the Harborplace redevelopment while rejecting a proposal to shrink the City Council from 14 members to eight. Other approved measures include funding for affordable housing and schools, alongside local control of the police department.

Mayor

In the Baltimore City mayoral race, incumbent Brandon M. Scott (D) wins reelection with 81.29 percent of the vote, according to unofficial early voting and election day results. Scott has garnered 132,847 votes, while his Republican opponent, Shannon Wright, trails with 17.55 percent (28,683 votes). Other write-ins received 1.16 percent, totaling 1,901 votes.

City Council President

Zeke Cohen (D) will become the next President of the City Council, holding 88.24 percent of the total 143,575 votes cast. Republican challenger Emmanuel Digman earned 11.36 percent, 18,489 votes, and other write-ins totaled 0.40 percent, at 643 votes.

City Comptroller

Bill Henry (D) will retain his position as City Comptroller, securing 98.80 percent of the votes (147,042). Write-in candidates accounted for 1.20 percent, with 1,783 votes cast.

City Council Results

District 1: Mark Parker (D) will succeed former District 1 Council Member Zeke Cohen, who prevailed in his race for City Council President. Parker earned 97.66 percent of the votes (10,059), with write-ins receiving 2.34 percent (241).

District 2: Danielle McCray (D) retains her seat with 87.30 percent of the vote (10,326), while Andy Zipay (R) follows with 12.40 percent (1,467 votes). Write-ins make up 0.30 percent (35 votes).

District 3: Ryan Dorsey (D) will retain his seat, capturing 96.00 percent of the vote (12,180), with write-ins at 4.00 percent (507 votes).

District 4: Mark Conway (D) retained his seat, receiving 98.99 percent of the vote (12,355), with write-ins accounting for 1.01 percent (126 votes).

District 5: Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer (D) retains his seat, capturing 98.31 percent of the vote (12,425), with write-ins at 1.69 percent (213 votes).

District 6: Sharon Green Middleton (D) retains her seat with 98.48 percent of the vote (10,745), while write-ins have 1.52 percent (166 votes).

District 7: James Torrence (D) retained his seat with 90.65 percent (10,510 votes), trailed by Christopher Michael Anderson (R) at 8.97 percent (1,040 votes) and write-ins at 0.38 percent (44 votes).

District 8: Paris Gray earned 99.13 percent (11,389 votes), while write-ins account for 0.87 percent (100 votes). Gray will succeed his former boss, Council Member Kristerfer Burnett, who declined to run for reelection.

District 9: John T. Bullock (D) retains his seat with 97.50 percent of the votes (7,580), while write-ins received 2.50 percent (194).

District 10: Phylicia Porter (D) retains her seat with 97.28 percent of the vote (6,836), with write-ins totaling 2.72 percent (191 votes).

District 11: Zac Blanchard (D), who defeated incumbent Council Member Eric Costello in the primary election, secured his win in District 11 with 97.58 percent of the vote (11,335). Write-ins accounted for 2.42 percent (281 votes).

District 12: Jermaine Jones (D), who defeated incumbent Council Member Robert Stokes in the primary election, won District 12 with 98.98 percent of the vote (8,743), with write-ins totaling 1.02 percent (90 votes).

District 13: Antonio “Tony” Glover (D) retains his seat with 89.62 percent of the vote (9,230), Alexander Artis (R) follows with 9.85 percent (1,014 votes), and write-ins account for 0.53 percent (55 votes).

District 14: Odette Ramos (D) retains her seat with 90.75 percent of the vote (11,044), Renaud Deaundre Brown (Green) holds 8.76 percent (1,066 votes), and write-ins are at 0.49 percent (60 votes).

Baltimore City Ballot Questions

Since 1999, Baltimore City voters have considered 50 charter amendments, approving all but one. Eight additional charter amendments were on the ballot in the 2024 election.

Question A: Affordable Housing Loan. This measure, which allows borrowing up to $20 million for affordable housing efforts, passed with 83.40 percent approval. 134,243 votes were in favor, with 26,725 (16.60 percent) against.

Question B: School Loan. Gained 86.87 percent support, authorizing up to $55 million for new school construction and facility improvements. 141,078 voted ‘for,’ while 21,326 (13.13 percent) opposed.

Question C: Community and Economic Development Loan. Passed with 82.45 percent support, allowing $50 million to be borrowed for economic development projects. 131,546 votes were in favor, while 27,992 (17.55 percent) were against.

Question D: Public Infrastructure Loan. Voters approved borrowing up to $125 million for infrastructure projects, with 85.68 percent voting in favor (137,349 votes) and 14.32 percent against (22,947 votes).

Question E: Charter Amendment for Baltimore City Police Department. Approved by 77.37 percent, this amendment gives the City Council and mayor full authority over the Police Department. 120,428 votes favored it, while 35,229 (22.63 percent) were against it.

Question F: Charter Amendment for Inner Harbor Park. It passed, with 60.26 percent of the vote, allowing rezoning for redevelopment, including residential towers. 95,605 voted in favor, and 63,043 (39.74 percent) were against.

Question G: Community Reinvestment and Reparations Fund. Approved by 75.56 percent, creating a separate fund for cannabis tax revenues. 115,542 votes were in favor, with 37,367 (24.44 percent) opposed.

Question H: Reducing the Size of the City Council. This amendment, rejected by 62.44 percent of voters, sought to reduce council districts from 14 to eight. 98,878 votes were against, while 59,467 (37.56 percent) supported the change.

MACo’s election coverage and analysis rely on unofficial results published by the State Board of Elections. Official results will follow after a full accounting of pending votes. MACo advises readers that any close unofficial results are subject to realignment in the days ahead.