Politics & Government

5 Contested Races in City Council Election

With two democrats and three republicans all vying for Annapolis mayor, a primary election will decide who makes it to the general election in November.

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As the clock struck 9 p.m. Monday, the deadline passed for those seeking to become the next members of the Annapolis City Council.

The following candidates will be on the ballot in the November city election:

Mayor

  • Joshua Cohen (D)—incumbent
  • Bevin Buchheister (D)
  • Robert O'Shea (R)
  • Michael Pantelides (R)
  • Frank B. Bradley (R)
Ward 1 Alderman
  • Joe Budge (D)—incumbent
  • Thomas McCarthy (D)
Ward 2 Alderman
  • Frederick Paone (R)—incumbent
  • Kurt Riegel (D)
  • Timothy Mennuti (D)
Ward 3 Alderman
  • Rhonda Pindell Charles (D)
Ward 4 Alderman
  • Sheila M. Finlayson (D)—incumbent
Ward 5 Alderman
  • Jared Littman (D)—incumbent
Ward 6 Alderman
  • Kenneth A. Kirby (D)—incumbent
  • Steven Conn (Una)
Ward 7 Alderman
  • Ian Pfeiffer (D)—incumbent
  • James T. Clenny (R)
Ward 8 Alderman
  • Ross Arnett (D)—incumbent
Primary election day is Sept. 16, and General Election Day is Nov. 5.

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