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The next election to choose County Executives in Maryland is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, , Baltimore County , Harford County , Howard County , Montgomery County , Prince George's County , and Wicomico County . This race will coincide with the election for Maryland County Offices Election, 2006 . ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY The 2006 race is going to be a highly competitive race. With the county now a partisan battleground, both party primaries will be contentious. The Democratic primary to replace current County Exec. Janet S. Owens will be competitive with County Recreation & Parks Director Dennis Callahan challenging 12-year County Sheriff George F. Johnson, IV . Owens has not publicly supported either candidate. On March 1, 2006, potential Democrat candidate Barbara Samorajczyk announced that she was joining George F. Johnson, IV 's campaign for County Executive as his environmental advisor. On the Republican side, Phil Bissett and John Leopold have been considered the front-runners. However, current Delegate David Boschert from Millersville is a proven candidate, and Gregory V. Nourse is gaining momentum. Republican attorney Dirk Haire withdrew from the race on May 12 , 2005 . A poll commissioned by Haire revealed that Leopold had a clear lead over him and Bissett. Immediately after withdrawing, Haire endorsed Leopold. Finally, the Green Party has been very active in Anne Arundel during the past four years, and with their focus on the environment and social justice issues, such as affordable housing, they might have a significant impact on the county executive race should they decide to run a candidate. Considering the fact that Barbara Samorajczyk has decided to not enter the race, the lack of a strong environmental candidate makes it ever more likely that the Green Party will be recruiting a candidate to run for County Executive. Declared Candidates Democrats
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BALTIMORE COUNTY County Executive Jim Smith surprised people with his 2002 victory. The Republicans are looking for a strong candidate to take on this moderate executive in Governor Ehrlich's home county, and may have even asked incumbent councilman Joseph Bartenfelder to switch parties to run against Smith. Declared Candidates Democrats
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HARFORD COUNTY The complexion of this race changed when term-limited incumbent County Executive James Harkins announced his resignation effective July 1 , 2005 in order to take a job in the Ehrlich Administration. John O'Neil, Jr. , Harford County Administrator under Jim Harkins served as interim County Executive until a successor took Office. David R. Craig was chosen by the County Council as Harkins' successor on July 5 and took office on July 7 . Declared Candidates Republicans
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=Campaign Websites HOWARD COUNTY James N. Robey cannot run for re-election due to Term Limits . This race is viewed as very competitive. Declared Candidates Republicans
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Greens MONTGOMERY COUNTY This race will now be an open seat with incumbent Doug Duncan running for Governor Of Maryland . The Democrats are expected to hold this seat due to their overwhelming numerical advantage, though moderate Montomgery County Councilman and former State Senator Howard Denis could make the race competitive. Declared Candidates Democrats
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY County Executive Jack B. Johnson won a crowded primary in 2002, easily dispatching current State Planning Secretary Audrey Scott in the general election. Johnson's only potential serious challengers will likely come in the Democratic Primary. Rushern L. Baker, III has been a vocal critic of Johnson's administration, and is likely his only major rival. Declared Candidates Democrats
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WICOMICO COUNTY In 2004, Wicomico County voters approved a charter amendment establishing an elected county executive, beginning in 2006. Declared Candidates Democrats
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