One of the most competitive local races for public office this political season is for Baltimore County Executive. Jmore recently spoke with four of the candidates about their views on how they hope to enhance life in the county. (These are the candidates who responded to Jmore’s inquiries.)
The County Executive office is open after the County Council appointed Kathy Klausmeier in January of 2025 to fill the remaining term of Johnny Olszewski after his election to Congress in 2024.
Maryland’s primary election takes place on Tuesday, June 23. Early voting takes place from June 11-18.
Izzy Patoka
The County Councilman from the 2nd District feels that transit-oriented developments can help meet pressing priorities.
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Mansoor Shams
Mansoor Shams is known for carrying around a sign proclaiming, “I’m a Muslim and a U.S. Marine. Ask anything.” Now the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks community engagement and outreach officer is running for Baltimore County Executive.
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Nick Stewart
Stewart, a business attorney, believes trust and affordability are the county’s biggest obstacles.
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Pat Young
A former U. S. Marine, Pat Young has served as a Baltimore County Council member representing District 1 since 2022.
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The Pikesville resident's latest offering "There's a Dragon in the Tree House and He Won't Come out!" was co-written with her grandsons.
A native of Poland who lived in Baltimore since 2010, Pancerman passed away a day after her birthday.
Leslie Simmons, executive vice president and chief operating officer of LifeBridge Health, will serve as interim president of Sinai and Grace Medical while a national search is conducted for Shlossman’s successor.
Schwab currently serves as president of Cumberland's historic B'er Chayim Congregation.