Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ruben Amaya and James Amos. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ruben Amaya (Democratic), James Amos (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 2, 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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Ruben Amaya

Democratic

Top priorities

Growing the tax base through redevelopment and attracting new residents
Expanding affordable housing and homeownership, including revitalizing the Liberty Road corridor and Security Square area

Per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

Biography

Amaya holds a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from Stevenson University, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. He serves as third vice chair of the Maryland Democratic Party and president of Young Democrats of Maryland, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

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James Amos

Republican

Top priorities

Opposing the proposed Woodlawn data center
Reducing county spending and revitalizing Security Square Mall

Per the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee.

Biography

Amos previously served as a Lieutenant with the Maryland Capitol Police and a Staff Sergeant with the Maryland Army National Guard, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. He holds a bachelor's degree in Jurisprudence and serves on the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Amos.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 2 in 2026?

When is the Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 2 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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Candidate roster from official Baltimore County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ruben Amaya, full profile James Amos, full profile Official Maryland election office