Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sharonda Dillard-Huffman and Josh Sines. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sharonda Dillard-Huffman (Democratic), Josh Sines (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 8, 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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Sharonda Dillard-Huffman

Democratic

Top priorities

Helping residents navigate property tax assessment appeals
Establishing district resource hubs and regular town halls
Pursuing HUD grants to support housing and strengthening local ethics rules

Per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

Biography

Dillard-Huffman works as a disability manager in the General Counsel's office of a quasi-government housing nonprofit and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Morgan State University, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. She holds a master's degree in public administration from Strayer University and previously served as Housing Director at Maryland Inclusive Housing, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

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Josh Sines

Republican

Top priorities

Infrastructure repairs and support for first responders
Waterway protection and government transparency

Per the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee.

Biography

Sines is a former Bethlehem Steel worker, truck driver, small-business owner, and farmer, and previously served as president of the Essex Middle River Civic Council, per the campaign site. Sines is a lifelong Eastern Baltimore County resident, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 8 in 2026?

When is the Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 8 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

Sharonda Dillard-Huffman, full profile Josh Sines, full profile Official Maryland election office