Four Republicans competed for three spots in the primary race for Caroline County Commissioner, while two of the three county incumbent commissioners secured the Republican nominations. Caroline County elects three commissioners at-large. At-Large – Incumbents Travis Breeding (R) and Larry Porter (R) were successful in their contested primary to return, and will likely be joined by Michael Mann (R), although many ballots remain uncounted. Incumbent Frank Barts lost in the primary for Register of Wills.…

MACo staff are closely following and reporting on county primary election results across Maryland as voters shape the field for the November general election. While several races are “too close to call” with mail-in votes still pending, many results seem clear. The team at Conduit Street is working from the most current election results available, which remain unofficial until certified by local boards of elections. While many contests have produced clear outcomes, several races remain…

Harford County voters have largely settled the field for the County Council district seats, with all election day precincts reporting. President, County Council – Billy Boniface appears to have won the Republican primary, beating out Tony Giangiordano and Samuel Kahl. Mike Ciufo (D) ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and will face off in November with Billy Boniface (R). Incumbent Patrick Vincenti (R) lost in the Republican primary for Harford County Executive. District A –…

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has survived a spirited campaign from sitting Council President Patrick Vincenti, and will advance to the general election, while a Democratic rival is too difficult to discern yet. Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly faced a widely-watched primary contest with current Council President Patrick Vincenti. With the day-of tally registered, Cassilly holds a solid 60 to 35% margin, and should comfortably advance to the general election in his bid to serve…

Wicomico County voters are electing a newly expanded County Council following changes to the county's representation structure. Previously, the County Council consisted of five district members and two at-large members elected countywide. Under the new system, the at-large seats have been eliminated and replaced with two additional district seats, expanding the council to seven district-based members. District 1 – Shanie Shields (D) holds a significant lead over Bernadette C. Cannady and appears poised to advance…

Current Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano (R) will move on to the November general election. In Wicomico, County Executive Giordano was uncontested in the Republican primary race and will face former Council Member Ernest Davis (D) who ran unopposed in November. 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…

Anne Arundel Council primary election results show which candidates came out on top this week. The Anne Arundel County Council includes seven members each elected by district. District 1 – Kelly M. Smith (D) won the Democratic primary and will face Justin Sherlock (R) who ran unopposed in November. District 1 incumbent Pete Smith (D) lost in the Democratic primary for Anne Arundel County Executive. District 2 – Catelyn Middlebrooks (D) won in the Democratic…

Council Member Allison Pickard won the Democratic primary in the race to be the next Anne Arundel County Executive. The Anne Arundel County Executive primary race was only contested by the Democratic Party. In the 4-person race for the Democratic nomination Allison Pickard, beating out James Kitchin, Kyle Nembhard, and Pete Smith. Dave Crawford ran unopposed and won the Republican primary nomination. Allison Pickard and Dave Crawford will face off in November. Incumbent Stuart Pitman was…