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County Council Member, Anne Arundel County

District 7

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

  • Spencer JonesDemocratic

    • Pledges a line-by-line budget review
  • Dawn PulliamRepublican

    • Supports tax and fee relief for families and businesses

Education

  • Spencer JonesDemocratic

    • Supports investing in tech ed and trade apprenticeships
  • Dawn PulliamRepublican

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Spencer JonesDemocratic

    • Supports accessory dwelling units and tiny homes
  • Dawn PulliamRepublican

    • Supports preserving and rehabilitating existing housing

Economy & jobs

  • Spencer JonesDemocratic

    • Supports streamlining regulations for small businesses
  • Dawn PulliamRepublican

    • Supports streamlining permitting and cutting regulations

Environment & parks

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; 6 issues covered in this race.