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Michael "Mike" P. Ertel

Democratic · Maryland · 2026 · Incumbent

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Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 6Maryland · 2026Baltimore County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Public safety and neighborhood quality of life
  • Improving K-12 education outcomes and skills training
  • Protecting green space

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ertel is the current Baltimore County Council member for District 6, first elected in November 2022, and was re-elected council chair for 2026, per Baltimore County Council official site.

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