Maryland and Virginia Local Election Results: County and City Race Updates

Voters in Maryland and Virginia decide local government control on Election Day

Contests for congressional and statewide offices are grabbing headlines this election cycle as voters cast ballots that will determine party control in both chambers of Congress. Beyond the federal showdowns, voters across Maryland and Virginia are picking new leaders to fill some of the most important positions in local government, WTOP reported.

In Maryland, the localized ballots cover county executives, county councils, and local sheriffs across multiple jurisdictions. Anne Arundel County features contested races for county executive and all seven district council seats, alongside a race for sheriff matching Democrat Everett Sesker against Republican Jim Fredericks. In Frederick County, voters face choices for county executive, multiple council seats, and a ballot question regarding term limits for the county council and county executive.

Howard County voters are weighing races for county executive and District 5 on the county council, alongside ballot questions concerning gender-neutral language in the county charter and affordable housing measures. Montgomery County features contests for county executive and several district council seats, while Prince George’s County voters decide races for county executive, District 6 and District 9 council seats, sheriff, and ballot measures addressing taxes and fees for harmful businesses alongside a proposal to eliminate at-large council members.

Town council and mayoral races shape Northern Virginia municipalities

Across the Potomac River in Virginia, municipal and county ballots feature extensive town council and mayoral contests. Fairfax County voters are participating in the Herndon Town Council election, which features twelve independent candidates competing for six available seats. The City of Fairfax ballot includes a mayoral race between independent candidates Kirsten Sides Lockhart and Thomas D. “Tom” Peterson, alongside a city council race with eleven independent candidates vying for six seats.

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In Loudoun County, voters are deciding mayoral races in Lovettsville and Purcellville, alongside town council contests in both municipalities. The City of Manassas features a city council race with seven candidates representing Democratic, Republican, and independent affiliations. Prince William County includes mayoral and town council elections in both Dumfries and Quantico, with numerous independent candidates seeking local legislative seats.

Voters seeking broader statewide results can review the dedicated tallies for Maryland and Virginia state-level races, while District of Columbia voters track separate local tabulations.