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County Council Member, Anne Arundel County

District 5

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county council member votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Housing

  • Natalie OgilvieDemocratic

    • Supports mixed-use and workforce housing through smart growth
  • Amanda FiedlerRepublican

    • Supports transit-oriented development and accessory dwelling units
    • Pledges to streamline the building process

Economy & jobs

  • Natalie OgilvieDemocratic

    • Supports small-business growth and workforce training
  • Amanda FiedlerRepublican

    • Secured legislation cutting business red tape

Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

Government & transparency

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.