County
County Executive, Anne Arundel County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county executive runs county government day to day, proposes the county budget and appoints department heads.
Taxes & budget
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
- Supports prioritizing schools and first-responder staffing in budget
Dave CrawfordRepublican
- Pledges to hold down the property tax rate
Public safety
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
- Pledges to fill police, fire and corrections staffing gaps
Dave CrawfordRepublican
- Proposes more police and fire personnel
Education
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
- Supports full Blueprint funding and higher teacher pay
Dave CrawfordRepublican
- Supports more school resource officers
Housing
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
- Proposes starter homes and transit-oriented development
Dave CrawfordRepublican
- Supports workforce housing and reusing vacant homes
Economy & jobs
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
- Supports apprenticeships built with schools and unions
Dave CrawfordRepublican
- Proposes cutting business taxes and red tape
Environment & parks
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
- Supports investing in climate resilience and flood prevention
Dave CrawfordRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dave CrawfordRepublican
- Proposes a Senior Promise Program for older adults
Government & transparency
Allison M. PickardDemocratic
- Pledges to fix the county permitting system
Dave CrawfordRepublican
No documented position found.
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