Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelly M. Smith and Justin Sherlock. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kelly M. Smith (Democratic), Justin Sherlock (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 1, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Kelly M. Smith

Democratic

Top priorities

Uplifting families and strengthening communities
Honest, transparent leadership
Practical, solutions-driven governance for District 1

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Smith is an Army veteran and retired federal intelligence analyst with experience as an educator, per campaign site / Maryland Bay News. She won the Democratic primary in Anne Arundel County Council's open District 1 seat, which covers parts of Brooklyn Park, Linthicum, Severn, Hanover and areas around BWI Airport and Fort Meade, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

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Justin Sherlock

Republican

Top priorities

Refocusing the county budget to make public safety the top priority and better equip first responders
Ensuring infrastructure, schools, and roads are planned before new development, not after
Creating an accessible, responsive county council office for constituents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sherlock works as a teacher, coach, and mortgage professional and is a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, per the campaign site. Sherlock is the son of a firefighter and fire chief, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 1 in 2026?

When is the Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 1 election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Anne Arundel County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kelly M. Smith, full profile Justin Sherlock, full profile Official Maryland election office