First Black Candidate Wins Baltimore County Executive Primary

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Julian Jones, a councilman and retired firefighter, has made history as the first Black man to win the Democratic nomination for Baltimore County Executive — a historic milestone for Maryland’s third-largest county. He defeated fellow councilman Izzy Patoka in a tight primary race, buoyed by a major endorsement from Governor Wes Moore and a strong grassroots campaign focused on social justice, affordable housing, and police reform. Despite a controversial ballot mailing error that disrupted turnout, Jones’ victory is now official, setting him up to face the Republican nominee in November — a…