# Democratic newcomer flips Republican-held Anne Arundel council seat

> Democrat Spencer Jones likely wins Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat after tight race.
- Title: Democratic newcomer flips Republican-held Anne Arundel…
- Summary: Democrat Spencer Jones likely wins Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat after tight race.
- Keywords: anne arundel council, spencer jones, dawn pulliam, democrat, republican, council district 7, election results, blue wave, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/anne-arundel-council-blue-wave-RN76V42CJVAH5PJINWXZRCNRJ4
- Author: Matti Gellman
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:32:50.092+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anne arundel council, spencer jones, dawn pulliam, democrat, republican, council district 7, election results, blue wave, news, local
## Election results
Democrat Spencer Jones claimed victory in tight race for Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat.
## National blue wave
National blue wave helped Democrats flip Republican-held Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat.
## Race dynamics
Jones trailed after Election Day but led by 48 votes on Wednesday and 381 by Friday.
## Vote count
36,000 votes cast in tight race with Jones leading by 381 votes as of Friday.
## Jones' background
Jones is 28, a restaurateur with four Five Guys franchises and Chick and Ruth’s Delly in Annapolis.
## Fundraising
Jones received 40% out-of-state donations while Pulliam's came from Maryland.
## Pulliam's stance
Pulliam said she would follow the process to the end despite Jones' lead.

> I plan on following the process to the end.
## Council impact
Democrats gain 6-to-1 supermajority in County Council, fulfilling party goal.
## Key takeaway

Democrat Spencer Jones won Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat, flipping a Republican-held district since 1994.