The incumbent county executive was Democrat Steuart Pittman, who was elected in 2018 with 52.3 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
The incumbent county executive was Democrat Johnny Olszewski, who was elected in 2018 with 57.8 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
The incumbent county executive was Democrat Calvin Ball III, who was elected in 2018 with 52.8 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
The incumbent county executive was Democrat Marc Elrich, who was elected in 2018 with 64.3 percent of the vote. He was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
The incumbent county executive was Democrat Angela Alsobrooks, who was elected in 2018 with 98.9 percent of the vote. She was eligible for re-election and was seeking a second term.
Acting county executive John Psota was seeking his first full term. He was appointed to fill the seat of former County Executive Robert L. Culver, Jr, who died of cancer on July 26, 2020.
Republican primary
Nominee
Julie Giordano, middle/high school teacher and member of the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee[80]
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External links
Official campaign websites for Anne Arundel County executive candidates
Jessica Haire (R) for County Executive
Steuart Pittman (D) for County Executive
Official campaign websites for Baltimore County executive candidates
Johnny Olszewski (D) for County Executive
Official campaign websites for Frederick County executive candidates
Jessica Fitzwater (D) for County Executive
Mike Hough (R) for County Executive
Official campaign websites for Harford County executive candidates
Bob Cassilly (R) for County Executive
Official campaign websites for Howard County executive candidates
Calvin Ball (D) for County Executive
Allan Kittleman (R) for County Executive
Official campaign websites for Montgomery County executive candidates
Marc Elrich (D) for County Executive
Reardon Sullivan (R) for County Executive
Official campaign websites for Prince George's County executive candidates
Angela Alsobrooks (D) for County Executive
Official campaign websites for Wicomico County executive candidates