Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karson B. Kamenetz and Gary Schuman. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Karson B. Kamenetz (Democratic), Gary Schuman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 4, 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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Karson B. Kamenetz

Democratic

Top priorities

Public safety investments including traffic calming and improved lighting
Targeted property-tax relief for seniors and first-time homebuyers
Transit-oriented development and accessory dwelling units to address housing supply

Per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

Biography

Kamenetz is a Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and holds a bachelor's degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland, College Park, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. He has served as parliamentarian of the Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee and as legislative staff for the chair of the Baltimore County House Delegation, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

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Gary Schuman

Republican

Biography

Gary Schuman is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 4, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 4 in 2026?

When is the Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 4 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

Karson B. Kamenetz, full profile Gary Schuman, full profile Official Maryland election office