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2026 Election Guide · Harford County, MD

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Last updated · July 24, 2026, 7:24 AM ET

General election dates

Maryland · 2026

Oct 13
Register or update
Online by 11:59 PM
Oct 22–29
Early voting
7 AM–8 PM daily
Oct 27
Request mail ballot
Printable link: Oct 30
Nov 3
General Election
7 AM–8 PM · drop boxes close 8 PM
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Civic Reference
Who represents Harford County today?
Current federal, state, and county officeholders with contact info and official sites.
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Civic Watch
What is moving in Harford County this week?
Meetings, hearings, issue tracker updates, and ways to speak up.

Federal

US House — Maryland 1st Congressional District

MD-01 covers all of Harford County, the Eastern Shore, and parts of Baltimore/Carroll counties.

Incumbent: Andy Harris (R), in office since January 2011.

Term: 2-year term. One of 435 US House seats.

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Democratic (4)

Republican (2)

Sources: Ballotpedia MD-01 · MD SBE statewide list

US Senate

Sources: Ballotpedia

Statewide

Governor / Lieutenant Governor

Incumbent: Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D), in office since January 2023.

Term: 4-year term. Moore’s first re-election bid.

At stake: The governorship steers state budget, regulatory direction, judicial appointments, and the state’s posture toward federal policy.

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Democratic (2)

Republican (9)

  • Carl A. Brunner, Jr. and Kevin L. Rhodes, Sr.12,700 / 6.11%

    campaign site ↗

  • L. D. Burkindine and Jeremy M. Shifflett3,746 / 1.80%
  • Dan Cox and Rob KropNominee89,982 / 43.30%

    campaign site ↗

  • Ed Hale and Tyrone Keys, Jr.74,877 / 36.03%

    campaign site ↗

  • Douglas Larcomb and Martina D. Duncan2,132 / 1.03%

    social ↗

  • John A. Myrick and Brenda J. Thiam13,200 / 6.35%

    campaign site ↗

  • Michael Oakes and Ronald W. Abend2,583 / 1.24%
  • Nancy Jane Taylor and Rachel Hannah "Mohawk" Swift3,690 / 1.78%
  • Shannon Wright and Reba A. Hawkins4,907 / 2.36%

    campaign site ↗

Sources: Ballotpedia · MD SBE

Attorney General

Incumbent: Anthony G. Brown (D), in office since January 2023.

Term: 4-year term.

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Republican

Sources: MD SBE

Comptroller

Incumbent: Brooke Elizabeth Lierman (D), in office since January 2023.

Term: 4-year term. Manages state fiscal accounts, tax collection, and sits on the Board of Public Works.

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Republican

Sources: MD SBE

State Legislature

Harford County is split across State Senate/Delegate districts 7, 34, and 35. All seats up — every 4 years on the gubernatorial cycle.

State Senate — District 7

Spans Baltimore/Harford border.

Incumbent: J. B. Jennings (R), four-term. Won 2022 with 96.0%.

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Republican

Sources: Ballotpedia · Harford Democrats roster

State Senate — District 34

Covers south Harford (Aberdeen, Edgewood, Havre de Grace).

Incumbent: Mary-Dulany James (D), one-term. Won 2022 with 50.6%.

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Democratic (2)

Republican

  • Raj GoelNominee6,337 / 100.00%
Sources: Ballotpedia

State Senate — District 35

Covers north Harford and Cecil counties.

Incumbent: Jason C. Gallion (R), two-term. Won 2022 with 96.9%.

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Democratic

  • Neil JenningsNominee4,783 / 100.00%

Republican

Sources: Ballotpedia

House of Delegates — District 7B

Covers Baltimore/Harford border.

Incumbent: Lauren Arikan (R), two-term. 67.2% in 2022.

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  • DemCandace HartNominee
  • RepLauren ArikanNominee

    incumbent

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Democratic

  • Candace HartNominee2,033 / 100.00%

Republican

  • Lauren ArikanNominee4,144 / 100.00%

    incumbent

Sources: Ballotpedia · Harford Democrats roster

House of Delegates — District 34A (2 seats)

Covers south Harford (Edgewood, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace).

Incumbent: Andre Johnson Jr. (D) and Steven C. Johnson (D).

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Democratic (2)

Republican

  • Elliott Joseph HernekerNominee3,120 / 100.00%
Sources: MD SBE

House of Delegates — District 34B

Covers Bel Air, Glenwood, Constant Friendship.

Incumbent: OPEN SEAT. Susan K. McComas (R) retiring after six terms.

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Republican (2)

  • Jake TaylorNominee2,250 / 51.80%
  • Sheariah Yousefi2,094 / 48.20%
Sources: Ballotpedia · MD SBE

House of Delegates — District 35A (2 seats)

Covers most of Harford (Churchville, Pylesville, Hickory) and part of Cecil.

Incumbent: Mike Griffith (R) and Teresa E. Reilly (R). 97.7% combined in 2022.

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  • DemGregory V. AndersonNominee
  • DemMichael A. Eckels, Jr.Nominee
  • RepMike GriffithNominee

    incumbent · campaign site ↗

  • RepTeresa ReillyNominee
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Democratic (2)

  • Gregory V. AndersonNominee3,335 / 50.45%
  • Michael A. Eckels, Jr.Nominee3,276 / 49.55%

Republican (3)

  • Michelle Christman3,636 / 20.04%
  • Mike GriffithNominee7,596 / 41.86%

    incumbent · campaign site ↗

  • Teresa ReillyNominee6,916 / 38.11%
Sources: Ballotpedia · Harford Democrats roster

Harford County

County Executive

Incumbent: Bob Cassilly (R), in office since December 2022 (first term).

Term: 4-year term.

At stake: Top executive in a county of ~265K residents.

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Democratic (2)

Republican (3)

Sources: Maryland Matters — intra-party GOP schism · Harford Democrats roster

County Council President

Incumbent: OPEN SEAT — Patrick Vincenti (R) running for Executive.

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Republican (3)

Sources: MD SBE · Harford Democrats roster

County Council — District A

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Democratic (2)

  • Dion F. Guthrie842 / 30.14%
  • Nolanda RobertNominee1,952 / 69.86%

Republican

Note: Kelly "Bear" Bryant (D) was disqualified per MD SBE and is not on the primary ballot.
Sources: MD SBE · Harford Democrats roster

County Council — District B

Incumbent: Situation fluid. Aaron Penman was removed over an ethics ruling in Feb 2025, then reinstated by the Appellate Court in April 2026. Alison Imhoff temporarily replaced him.

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Republican (3)

  • Russ English, Jr.448 / 9.49%
  • Stephanie FlaschNominee2,739 / 58.02%

    campaign site ↗

  • Alison Imhoff1,534 / 32.49%

    incumbent · social ↗ · Appointed; temporarily replaced Penman

Sources: Maryland Matters — Penman appeal

County Council — District C

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Republican (3)

  • Paula S. EttingNominee2,509 / 53.76%

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  • Charles "Chas" Hagan1,552 / 33.25%
  • Tim Murphy606 / 12.98%
Sources: MD SBE

County Council — District D

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Republican (2)

Note: Stephen M. Sewell (R) was disqualified per MD SBE.
Sources: MD SBE

County Council — District E

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Republican (2)

  • Jessica Boyle-Tsottles1,605 / 45.10%

    incumbent

  • Douglas J. PhillipsNominee1,954 / 54.90%
Note: Derek Alan Noyes, Jr. (R) withdrew per MD SBE.
Sources: MD SBE

County Council — District F

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Democratic (2)

Republican

Sources: MD SBE

Sheriff

Incumbent: Jeff Gahler (R), seeking fourth term after 12 years in office.

Term: 4-year term.

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  • DemTerrence RogersNominee
  • RepJeffrey R. GahlerNominee
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Democratic

  • Terrence RogersNominee13,384 / 100.00%

Republican (2)

  • Jeffrey R. GahlerNominee17,248 / 66.09%
  • Keith Runk8,851 / 33.91%
Sources: Runk announcement (Patch) · Baltimore Sun — Rogers

State's Attorney

Incumbent: Alison M. Healey (R) — first woman elected Harford State’s Attorney; took office 2023.

Term: 4-year term.

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Democratic

No democratic primary reported.

Republican

Sources: WMAR — already-declared winners

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Incumbent: Michelle L. Karczeski (R) — Harford’s first female elected clerk; in office since December 2022.

Term: 4-year term.

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Democratic

  • Shadé D. BowmanNominee13,287 / 100.00%

Republican

Sources: WMAR

Register of Wills

Incumbent: Derek K. Hopkins (R).

Term: 4-year term. Manages probate/estate filings.

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Democratic

  • Jo Wanda Strickland-LucasNominee13,388 / 100.00%

Republican

Sources: MD Registers · Harford Democrats roster

Judge of the Orphans' Court

Sources: MD Courts

Circuit Court Judges

Sources: Harford BoE judges page

Board of Education — District A

Incumbent: Nonpartisan school-board seat. No incumbent is seeking this district seat.

Term: 4-year term.

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  • NonpartisanDonna BlasdellAdvances
  • NonpartisanShernice Shermaine MundellAdvances
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Nonpartisan (3)

  • Donna BlasdellAdvances1,940 / 42.84%
  • Shernice Shermaine MundellAdvances1,482 / 32.72%
  • Dani Paez1,107 / 24.44%

    campaign site ↗

Sources: Harford BoE (elected-office page) · Ballotpedia — Harford BoE 2026

Board of Education — District B

Incumbent: Nonpartisan school-board seat. No incumbent is seeking this district seat.

Term: 4-year term.

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Nonpartisan (3)

  • Keri L. GeiblerAdvances2,787 / 46.51%
  • Dominic J. HeathAdvances1,847 / 30.82%

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  • Christian Licier1,358 / 22.66%
Sources: Harford BoE (elected-office page) · Ballotpedia — Harford BoE 2026

Board of Education — District C

Incumbent: Nonpartisan school-board seat. No incumbent is seeking this district seat.

Term: 4-year term.

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Nonpartisan (3)

Sources: Harford BoE (elected-office page) · Ballotpedia — Harford BoE 2026

Board of Education — District E

Incumbent: Nonpartisan school-board seat. No incumbent is seeking this district seat.

Term: 4-year term.

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  • NonpartisanAaron D. BoyleAdvances
  • NonpartisanRobert S. WagnerAdvances
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Nonpartisan (3)

  • Aaron D. BoyleAdvances1,771 / 30.10%
  • Matt Jones1,663 / 28.27%
  • Robert S. WagnerAdvances2,449 / 41.63%
Sources: Harford BoE (elected-office page) · Ballotpedia — Harford BoE 2026

Democratic & Republican Central Committees

Incumbent: Each party elects central committee members in the primary (Democratic side: 9 male + 9 female; Republican side similar).

Note: Central committee results are available from SBE; the full party-office slates are not reproduced here.
Sources: Harford Democrats roster · MD SBE

Ballot Questions

Three statewide constitutional amendments on the November ballot. No Harford-specific questions confirmed — check with the Harford County Board of Elections closer to the election.

Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies Amendment

SB 933

Clarifies how vacancies on the commission that oversees judicial misconduct cases get filled when a member recuses, is disqualified, or their term expires.

Plainly: Would allow the commission chair to appoint former members — or the governor to appoint substitutes — to keep the commission functioning when members can’t serve. Passed unanimously in both chambers.

Sources: Ballotpedia News, April 2026

State Employee Collective Bargaining Amendment

SB 28 / HB 604

Would require the governor's budget to include funding for wages, hours, benefits, and terms in any memorandum of understanding (MOU) covering state employees.

Plainly: Once the state negotiates a union contract, the governor must fund it in the budget.

Sources: Ballotpedia News, April 2026

Eminent Domain for Transportation Amendment

SB 947 / HB 1081

Would authorize the legislature to pass laws allowing the State Roads Commission or MTA to acquire property needed for highway or transit projects.

Plainly: Expands state authority to take private property (with compensation) specifically for roads and transit.

Sources: Ballotpedia News, April 2026

Sources & Notes

Certified primary results come from Maryland State Board of Elections race and county result pages. Candidate and office notes are compiled from public election sources and campaign materials.

Authoritative source: Maryland State Board of Elections 2026 candidate portal. If anything here conflicts with the state board’s official records, trust the state board.

Board of Education results are shown for districts with SBE primary result rows. Districts without a posted primary result remain listed as candidate matchups for November. Check the Harford BoE elected-office page for updates.

Central committees are listed as source links rather than full candidate tables because the slates are long party-office elections.

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Plan for November

Primary results

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