| Election name | 1990 Maryland county executive elections |
|---|---|
| Country | Maryland |
| Ongoing | no |
| Previous election | 1986 Maryland county executive elections |
| Previous year | 1986 |
| Next election | 1994 Maryland county executive elections |
| Next year | 1994 |
| Seats for election | All 6 of Maryland's county executive seats |
| Election date | November 6, 1990 |
| Party 1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Last election 1 | 6 |
| Seats 1 | 3 |
| Seat change 1 | 3 |
| Party 2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| Last election 2 | 0 |
| Seats 2 | 3 |
| Seat change 2 | 3 |
The Maryland county executive elections of 1990 took place on November 6, 1990. Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County elected county executives.
Anne Arundel County
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Theodore J. Sophocleus, county councilmember[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Patricia Aiken, former state delegate[2]
- Dennis Callahan, former mayor of Annapolis[3]
- Michael F. Gilligan, county councilmember[4]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robert R. Neall, former state delegate[5]
Eliminated in primary
- William J. Steiner Jr., restaurateur[6]
Baltimore County
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dennis F. Rasmussen, incumbent county executive[7]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Roger B. Hayden, former member of the Baltimore County Board of Education[8]
Eliminated in primary
- Charles P. Harbaugh, businessman and candidate for county executive in 1966[9]
- Robert T. Petr, insurance executive and nominee for county executive in 1986[9]
Harford County
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Eileen M. Rehrmann, state delegate[10]
Eliminated in primary
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Howard County
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Elizabeth Bobo, incumbent county executive[14]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Charles I. Ecker, former deputy superintendent of Howard County Public Schools[15]
Eliminated in primary
Montgomery County
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Neal Potter, county councilmember[17]
Eliminated in primary
- Sidney Kramer, incumbent county executive[18]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Albert Ceccone, real estate consultant and perennial candidate[19]
Prince George's County
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Parris Glendening, incumbent county executive[20]
Eliminated in primary
- Arthur B. Haynes, schoolteacher and candidate for county executive in 1982 and 1986[20]
- Artie L. Polk, pastor[20]
- Floyd E. Wilson Jr., county councilmember[21]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Charles W. Sherren Jr.[22]
References
- ^ Goldreich, Samuel (February 16, 1990). "Sophocleus tells Dems he will run for executive". The Baltimore Sun. p. 81. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Lawmakers agree taxing process needs analysis". The Baltimore Sun. January 25, 1990. p. 68. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Ex-mayor to enter county race". The Baltimore Sun. June 21, 1990. p. 68. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Goldreich, Samuel (April 3, 1990). "Gilligan tosses hat in ring for exec race". The Baltimore Sun. p. 44. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Jensen, Peter (May 20, 1990). "GOP race for Arundel executive is one to watch". The Baltimore Sun. p. 19. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "GOP candidate to go on trial". The Baltimore Sun. July 16, 1990. p. 14. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Rasmussen files for re-election". The Baltimore Sun. June 21, 1990. p. 22. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Erlandson, Robert A. (June 19, 1990). "GOP challenger to Rasmussen set to announce". The Baltimore Sun. p. 25. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Carson, Larry & Small, Glenn (July 3, 1990). "GOP has 3 in race for county executive". The Baltimore Sun. p. 16. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Khalid, S. M. (January 8, 1990). "Rehrmann sets sights on Harford executive post". The Baltimore Sun. p. 41. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Khalid, S. M. (March 23, 1989). "Risacher becomes first candidate for top Harford job". The Baltimore Sun. p. 23. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "3rd candidate in executive race". The Baltimore Sun. July 5, 1990. p. 58. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Former mayor to run for county executive". The Baltimore Sun. May 6, 1990. p. 432. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Bobo forms advisory committee". The Baltimore Sun. January 29, 1990. p. 56. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Ecker runs for Howard executive". Carroll County Times. December 7, 1989. p. 3. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Second GOP hopeful means exec primary". The Baltimore Sun. April 25, 1990. p. 109. Retrieved March 2, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Armao, Jo-Ann & Kalman, Beth (July 3, 1990). "Potter Wages Bid to Unseat Sid Kramer". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Armao, Jo-Ann (January 10, 1989). "After Rocky Year, Kramer Seeks to Smooth Relations". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Armao, Jo-Ann (March 13, 1990). "Republican Announces Challenge of Kramer". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Marilyn W. (May 16, 1990). "Glendening Makes It Official: Executive Favored For a Third Term". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Hill, Retha (February 1, 1990). "Wilson to Challenge Glendening for P. G. Executive". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "ELECTIONS 1990: Prince George's Candidates". The Washington Post. July 5, 1990. Retrieved March 2, 2025.