County
County Council Member, Baltimore County
District 6
- 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.
The County Council grows from seven to nine districts with this election, under a new district map. Michael Ertel represents District 6 under the previous seven-district map.
Taxes & budget
Christine L. VondersmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael "Mike" P. ErtelDemocratic
- Supports keeping the county's AAA bond rating and tax rate
Housing
Christine L. VondersmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael "Mike" P. ErtelDemocratic
- Supports condos, small townhomes and affordable senior housing
Roads & infrastructure
Christine L. VondersmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael "Mike" P. ErtelDemocratic
- Supports road repaving, speed calming and sewer pipe replacement
Government & transparency
Christine L. VondersmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael "Mike" P. ErtelDemocratic
- Voted against the 2024 council pension bill
- Supports an independent commission to appoint the Inspector General
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; 4 issues covered in this race.