Fifteen candidates seven Democrats, seven Republicans and a Libertarian are vying for seats on the seven-member council. The council currently is made up of four Democrats and three Republicans but that could change after the Nov. 8 election.
While many of the names on the ballot will be familiar to primary voters, a few new candidates conducting write-in campaigns will appear on the ballot including Democrat Scottie Griffin who is hoping to unseat Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Michael Gendel, a Democrat, who will be challenging Republican Nathan Volke who represents District 3 on the County Council in a last minute surprise for the candidate who has been running solo in the primary and the general for months.
While many of the names on the ballot will be familiar to primary voters, a few new candidates conducting write-in campaigns will appear on the ballot including Democrat Scottie Griffin who is hoping to unseat Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Michael Gendel, a Democrat, who will be challenging Republican Nathan Volke who represents District 3 on the County Council in a last minute surprise for the candidate who has been running solo in the primary and the general for months.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman is balanced by the legislative branch of the County Council, which includes four Democratic members and three Republicans. Here's a guide to contact his office, departments under his administration and council members.
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