Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Anne Arundel County Executive

2 candidates are tracked for Anne Arundel County Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Allison M. Pickard and Dave Crawford. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Allison M. Pickard (Democratic), Dave Crawford (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anne Arundel County Executive, 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.

This race. Every voter in Anne Arundel County votes on this seat.

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Allison M. Pickard

Democratic

Top priorities

Economic development and support for small businesses
Infrastructure improvements and school construction
Support for first responders and environmental protection

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Allison Pickard has served on the Anne Arundel County Council representing District 2 since 2018 and has twice served as council chair, according to her campaign site and the county council's official website. She won the Democratic primary in the 2026 race for Anne Arundel County executive, per the Baltimore Sun.

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Dave Crawford

Republican

Top priorities

Frames public safety as grounded in action, accountability, and a deep understanding of the issue
Wants Anne Arundel County to be a place where families thrive, businesses grow, and seniors feel supported
Positions himself as a pragmatic, nonpartisan leader for the county

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dave Crawford is a food service manager and longtime volunteer firefighter who serves as chief of the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company, according to Real Pasadena Maryland. He ran unopposed for the Republican nomination in the 2026 race for Anne Arundel County executive, per the Baltimore Sun.

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Next on your ballotAnne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 1

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Anne Arundel County Executive in 2026?

When is the Anne Arundel County Executive 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.

How do I see my exact Anne Arundel County ballot?

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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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Also on your ballot

Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 2 Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 3 Anne Arundel County Council, Councilmanic District 4 See all 29 Anne Arundel County races

Candidate profiles

Allison M. Pickard, full profile Dave Crawford, full profile Official Maryland election office