From The Banner · Sapna Bansil · · 1m 10s
MAGA candidates lose in Baltimore County Council race
Democrats flip two GOP seats as Baltimore County Council shifts to blue majority.
In brief
Democrats flip two GOP seats as Baltimore County Council shifts to blue majority. Democrats win 7-2 supermajority on Baltimore County Council after flipping two conservative districts. Originally reported by The Banner.
Democrats flip two GOP seats
Democrat Shawn McIntosh ousted Republican Nino Mangione in north county district.
“I’m not the kind of candidate you would think would come from Dundalk”
Arkia Wade wins Dundalk district
Arkia Wade defeated Tim Fazenbaker by 193 votes in southeastern district including Dundalk.
Democrats gain supermajority
Democrats will hold 7-2 supermajority on expanded council with votes to pass emergency legislation.
First Black women on council
Wade and Makeda Scott become first Black women on Baltimore County Council.
First women trio elected
McIntosh, Wade and Scott form first trio of women elected to Baltimore County Council.
Public financing wins
McIntosh won with public financing despite raising less money than Mangione.
Sines saves Republican seat
Josh Sines defeats Democrat Sharonda Dillard-Huffman in eastside district.
New council takes office
New Baltimore County Council takes office Dec 7 with diverse representation.
The takeaway
Democrats win 7-2 supermajority on Baltimore County Council after flipping two conservative districts.
