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Mayoral election in Baltimore, Maryland, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)

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2020
2024 Baltimore elections
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Election dates
Filing deadline: February 9, 2024
Primary election: May 14, 2024
General election: November 5, 2024
Election stats
Offices up: Mayor
Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections)
Election type: Partisan
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Incumbent Brandon Scott (D) won the Democratic primary for mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, on May 14, 2024. Scott received 51.1% of the vote. Sheila Dixon (D) finished in second place with 41.1%. Wayne Baker (D), Wendy Bozel (D), Texas Brown (D), Kevin P. Harris (D), Wendell Hill-Freeman (D), Yolanda Pulley (D), Joseph Scott (D), Keith Scott (D), Thiru Vignarajah (D), Bob Wallace (D) and Yasaun Young (D) also ran in the primary. Scott, Dixon, and Wallace led in fundraising and local media attention.

Local political observers said crime was a central issue for both the Scott and Dixon campaigns.

According to the Baltimore Sun, Dixon was likely to focus her campaign on a similar section of the electorate as in 2020, which it described as "Black voters, many of whom named crime as their top concern."[1] Dixon said her policies as mayor "led to 30-year record lows in crime and homicides."[2] Scott's challenge was "more complicated that [sic] lowering the homicide rate. The battle is also over the public perception of crime among city residents, some of whom find little solace in the city’s diminished homicide count," according to the Baltimore Sun.[1]

Scott was first elected in 2020 and was running on his record: "We have been able to decrease crime by doing it the right way."[1] Scott said he offered "a choice to make about whether we will continue on the sustainable path forward, or if we will go back to the broken ways and failed leadership of the past."[3]

Dixon was a former mayor and city council member who resigned in 2010 as part of a plea deal following a corruption investigation.[4] Dixon said she was running because Scott was mismanaging the city: "I look at city government today, and I don't recognize it anymore. I see firsthand that it's letting people down daily."[5] In 2020, Scott defeated Dixon 29.6%–27.5% in the Democratic primary.

Wallace was, at the time of the election, a businessman and author of books on wealth creation and entrepreneurship.[6] Wallace said he was running because "today's Baltimore presents challenges for our Black sons and daughters."[7] Wallace said he would create the position of city manager/chief ethics officer, pursue partnerships with businesses to attract $1 billion of investment, and overhaul the city's schools.[8] In 2020, Wallace ran for mayor as an independent. Scott defeated him 70.5%–20.2%.

The last Republican mayor of Baltimore was Theodore McKeldin (R) in 1967.[9]

Wendy Bozel (D), Kevin P. Harris (D), and Wendell Hill-Freeman (D) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.

This page covers the Democratic primary for mayor of Baltimore. Click here for more on the general election.

Candidates and election results

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Baltimore

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Baltimore on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott
 
52.8
 
48,806
Image of Sheila Dixon
Sheila Dixon
 
38.9
 
35,947
Image of Thiru Vignarajah
Thiru Vignarajah (Unofficially withdrew)
 
3.7
 
3,379
Image of Bob Wallace
Bob Wallace
 
3.1
 
2,823
Image of Wendy Bozel
Wendy Bozel Candidate Connection
 
0.4
 
338
Image of Kevin P. Harris
Kevin P. Harris Candidate Connection
 
0.3
 
248
Image of Yolanda Pulley
Yolanda Pulley
 
0.3
 
238
Image of Wayne Baker
Wayne Baker
 
0.2
 
210
Joseph Scott
 
0.1
 
115
Image of Keith Scott
Keith Scott
 
0.1
 
108
Image of Wendell Hill-Freeman
Wendell Hill-Freeman Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
98
Image of Yasaun Young
Yasaun Young (Unofficially withdrew)
 
0.1
 
92
Image of Texas Brown
Texas Brown
 
0.1
 
60

Total votes: 92,462
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Voting information

See also: Voting in Maryland

Election information in Maryland: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2024
  • Online: Oct. 15, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
  • Online: Nov. 1, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)


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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: 

Biography:  Scott graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2006. After working with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Central Maryland, Scott joined the staff of Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (D) in 2007. He continued working as a municipal staffer until entering elected politics.



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Scott said he represented "a new generation of leadership that is moving Baltimore forward after decades of corruption and disinvestment." Scott said he was running to build on the progress made during his first term: "Baltimore, once again, has a choice to make about whether we will continue on the sustainable path forward, or if we will go back to the broken ways and failed leadership of the past."


Scott said he had delivered on his campaign promises during his first term while leading the city through crisis: "Despite taking office in the middle of a global pandemic and having to navigate the concurrent economic fallout while also addressing the consequences of decades of disinvestment, Mayor Scott has consistently moved the needle forward and followed through on his promises to Baltimore."


Scott said Dixon had violated voters' trust: "When these candidates start talking about the past and wanting to take us back there, we have to make sure that we ask ourselves, 'What do we want them to take us back to? Maybe they mean that we should go back to the days when our political leaders acted as though what is done in the dark will not come to light.'"


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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "I was a Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Cerebral Palsy before switching careers to help children by becoming a Baltimore City Public School Teacher. I have devoted the last several years developing a plan to move Baltimore forward and eliminate the empty promises made by leaders in this great city. I am Single Mom so proud of my three daughters: Ida Bernstein Lead Physicist at Northrop Grumman Quantum Computing, Alex Bozel Head Nurse Surgical ICU Shock Trauma Katrina Bozel recently graduated from the University of MD Smith Business School. I wrote and was awarded an $80,000 Safety Grant from the State of Maryland to make my neighborhood safe, after last year there was a 300% increase in crime. She is the President of Upper Fells Point and leads events to better the community like trash cleanups, beautification, and celebrations of Baltimore’s rich history. I took on a leadership role in the fight against BGE’s installation of unsafe external gas regulators. I was forced to have the regulator put on her house or have her heat turned off. After that, I joined other community organization across the city and stopped further installations. In my spare time I volunteer for multiple organizations including Helping Up Mission that supports Women and their Children who need help in Baltimore. I received my AA Degree from Baltimore City Community College, BS Towson State University and my Masters Degree Coppin State University."


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I will Improve Education and Reduce Crime. Currently 58% of students in Baltimore City Schools are chronically absent and Baltimore’s youth are being shot at highest rate in a decade. Over 20 young people have been killed and 122 were shot in 2023. FOLLOW THE MONEY 1.7 Billion Dollar Budget is given to principals to budget down to payroll. Give them their jobs back instead of budgeting – allow them to increase attendance by meeting students and parents, supporting teachers and working with the community Increase Internship Programs/Trade Schools ENFORCE the State of Maryland’s Attendance Laws Restart Athletic Leagues . Youth crime was the lowest/highest enrollment in the Police Academy. Improve transportation


Let’s Improve the Quality of Life of People Who Live in Baltimore. The BRESCO trash incinerator burns Baltimore City and Baltimore County’s trash in South Baltimore, emitting significant greenhouse gasses and health-harming local air pollution. Causing asthma rates twice the national average. As Mayor I will not Renew BRESCO contract and will work toward zero waste. I will start Composting and providing Compost Carts. Currently, Baltimoreans can dump their own food scraps at a small number of designated drop-off sites around the city. I will expand that to start educating our city so we can be ready to receive the EPA award of 4 million for Baltimore composting. Ground breaking could start in 2025 on Bowley’s Lane.


I am committed to making Baltimore a safer place to live, work, and play. I will support Problem Oriented Policing by investing in programs that address root causes of crime, and build a strong and trusting relationship between law enforcement and the community. Let's tackle the problems that cause crime... truancy, homelessness, food insecurity, mental health issues, drug addiction.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Baltimore in 2024.

Image of Sheila Dixon

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

Biography:  Dixon obtained a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Towson University in 1976 and a master's degree in educational management from Johns Hopkins University in 1985. Before entering elected politics, Dixon worked as an elementary school teacher and as an adult education instructor for the city's Head Start program. As of the 2024 election, Dixon worked with the Maryland Minority Contractors Association.



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Dixon said she was running because Baltimore's government had been mismanaged since she left office: " look at city government today, and I don't recognize it anymore. I see firsthand that it's letting people down daily...There's a spinning wheel of department heads where people are in and out of city government. You need some stabilization. You need good talented people."


Dixon said she would reinstate policies she said reduced crime rates during her term as mayor, including "getting illegal guns off the street, and convening federal, state, and local agencies to leverage resources to get the most violent offenders off the street...These strategies led to 30-year record lows in crime and homicides."


Dixon said she had learned from her earlier misdemeanor conviction and would prioritize accountability in government: "I’m the most transparent person, the most trustworthy person because when you make mistakes … you do everything to improve upon yourself, and that’s a daily job that you have to do."


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Image of Kevin P. Harris

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "Kevin Harris has lived in Maryland for 40 years, and he and Katrina, his wife of 14 years, live in Baltimore with their one-year-old daughter, Leilani, and 8-year-old dog Tary. As a former city employee of two different agencies in Baltimore City who worked as a liaison between the city and its constituents, he has keen insight into the wants and needs of the city’s people. He is also keenly aware of how difficult and inefficient it is for everyday citizens to navigate Baltimore City’s government agencies. He is dedicated to bringing new leadership to the city and cutting through bureaucracy wherever it hinders actions that benefit Baltimore City and its people. He graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a degree in Psychology and continued his studies and training in substance abuse counseling. He is pursuing a degree in Hawaiian studies from the University of Hawai’i to explore his family heritage."


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I, like every other city resident, have felt the summers growing warmer and warmer every year as our city bakes under extreme heat. The iconic red brick, asphalt, steel, and concrete that covers so much of Baltimore's neighborhoods absorbs and then radiates so much sunlight and heat that this is no longer an issue of comfort- it is an emergency. Every heat-related death that happens in our city is one that may have been avoided if our officials dedicated the resources necessary to combat the issue of climate change. I plan to implement an expansive effort to reduce the urban heat island effect in our city by expanding existing green spaces, creating safe, shaded sidewalk and biking areas, a


The eviction rate in Baltimore is twice as high as the national average and the Eviction Prevention Program is not doing enough. I’m well aware of how backed up and understaffed these programs are. I plan to create communities that provide safe housing, healthcare, job placement, and education opportunities in a safe and comfortable place that allows individuals facing homelessness to integrate back into society successfully. Studies have shown that providing housing and income to the houseless WORKS. The people of Baltimore deserve better.


I plan to perform a review of each city agency and mayor’s office to consolidate them and streamline the processes required for constituents to access the help they need. I plan to bring the wages of all city employees up to par with the cost of living. It is unjust that the people who work FOR the city don’t earn enough to live IN the city. This commitment to fair and generous compensation and benefits for our staff will help build an energized, dedicated workforce that prioritizes communication, efficiency, and a commitment to improving our city for everyone.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Baltimore in 2024.

Image of Wendell Hill-Freeman

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "My name is Wendell Hill Freeman born and raised in Baltimore City. God Fearing Man, High School Graduate 2012, Small Business Owner of ABM Marketing Group in Baltimore City, Father of two Kids Tristan (7) and Zaniya Hill- Freeman (1)"


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My First Top Priority When I’m Elected Mayor is Updating Our Educational System to a 21st Century Education by Bringing Trade, Financial Literacy, Drivers Education, entrepreneurship Training. Also Fire the CEO of Public City Schools and replace her with someone who will do the job effectively and efficiently. Also replacing members of the school board and doing bi weekly meetings with the school board and getting our education system to #1 in the country. In order to get kids in school we must Guarantee there safety First no matter what the education curriculum is if we can’t promise safe schools we can never move our schools where we need to be.


My second priority will be to end the poverty in the city of Baltimore. Poverty brings Crime once we end the poverty crisis and invest into our people Crime Will go down, Our City Economy will drive because we are investing into the people who make our city function we have the power and the people to build our city the way we want it to be but in order for us to move forward we have to end poverty and give people the opportunities we deserve as American citizens. Giving our young people opportunities to be apart of the development in our city while giving them the training. Giving our residents affordable housing and lower taxes on their homes. Getting incarcerated individuals before they get released job training and skill training.


My Third Priority is ending the corruption in our city Government And Police Department. In order for us to do that we must do a clean sweep of every department get rid of the crooks who benefit of the decline of our city and replace them with people who are passionate about being servants to our residents. Also as mayor in my first 90 days we will be doing a audit of the city’s spending over the past 50 years and anybody that has been part of any corruption will be held accountable I don’t care if it was before I was alive I don’t negotiate with criminals.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Baltimore in 2024.

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography:  Wallace obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in business administration from Dartmouth College. Wallace worked for more than 40 years in the private sector with experience in engineering, energy, and IT, including founding three companies. Wallace is a published author.



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Wallace said he was running because "today's Baltimore presents challenges for our Black sons and daughters...we must change what we aren't willing to accept." Wallace said he had firsthand experience with "the detrimental effects of poverty, addiction and violence."


Wallace said he would prioritize building relationships with businesses to help Baltimore schools prepare students for careers of the future and attract at least $1 billion of investment during his first term. Wallace said he would focus on " emerging industries like artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, robotics, and biotechnology and middle-market businesses."


Wallace said he would prioritize accountability and "root out the systemic corruption that has run rampant in the city for too long." Wallace said he would create the position of city manager/chief ethics officer to oversee all municipal operations with the goal of promoting accountability and transparency.


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I will Improve Education and Reduce Crime.

Currently 58% of students in Baltimore City Schools are chronically absent and Baltimore’s youth are being shot at highest rate in a decade. Over 20 young people have been killed and 122 were shot in 2023. FOLLOW THE MONEY 1.7 Billion Dollar Budget is given to principals to budget down to payroll. Give them their jobs back instead of budgeting – allow them to increase attendance by meeting students and parents, supporting teachers and working with the community Increase Internship Programs/Trade Schools ENFORCE the State of Maryland’s Attendance Laws Restart Athletic Leagues . Youth crime was the lowest/highest enrollment in the Police Academy. Improve transportation

Let’s Improve the Quality of Life of People Who Live in Baltimore. The BRESCO trash incinerator burns Baltimore City and Baltimore County’s trash in South Baltimore, emitting significant greenhouse gasses and health-harming local air pollution. Causing asthma rates twice the national average. As Mayor I will not Renew BRESCO contract and will work toward zero waste. I will start Composting and providing Compost Carts. Currently, Baltimoreans can dump their own food scraps at a small number of designated drop-off sites around the city. I will expand that to start educating our city so we can be ready to receive the EPA award of 4 million for Baltimore composting. Ground breaking could start in 2025 on Bowley’s Lane.

I am committed to making Baltimore a safer place to live, work, and play. I will support Problem Oriented Policing by investing in programs that address root causes of crime, and build a strong and trusting relationship between law enforcement and the community.

Let's tackle the problems that cause crime... truancy, homelessness, food insecurity, mental health issues, drug addiction.
I, like every other city resident, have felt the summers growing warmer and warmer every year as our city bakes under extreme heat. The iconic red brick, asphalt, steel, and concrete that covers so much of Baltimore's neighborhoods absorbs and then radiates so much sunlight and heat that this is no longer an issue of comfort- it is an emergency. Every heat-related death that happens in our city is one that may have been avoided if our officials dedicated the resources necessary to combat the issue of climate change. I plan to implement an expansive effort to reduce the urban heat island effect in our city by expanding existing green spaces, creating safe, shaded sidewalk and biking areas, a

The eviction rate in Baltimore is twice as high as the national average and the Eviction Prevention Program is not doing enough. I’m well aware of how backed up and understaffed these programs are. I plan to create communities that provide safe housing, healthcare, job placement, and education opportunities in a safe and comfortable place that allows individuals facing homelessness to integrate back into society successfully. Studies have shown that providing housing and income to the houseless WORKS. The people of Baltimore deserve better.

I plan to perform a review of each city agency and mayor’s office to consolidate them and streamline the processes required for constituents to access the help they need. I plan to bring the wages of all city employees up to par with the cost of living. It is unjust that the people who work FOR the city don’t earn enough to live IN the city. This commitment to fair and generous compensation and benefits for our staff will help build an energized, dedicated workforce that prioritizes communication, efficiency, and a commitment to improving our city for everyone.
My First Top Priority When I’m Elected Mayor is Updating Our Educational System to a 21st Century Education by Bringing Trade, Financial Literacy, Drivers Education, entrepreneurship Training. Also Fire the CEO of Public City Schools and replace her with someone who will do the job effectively and efficiently. Also replacing members of the school board and doing bi weekly meetings with the school board and getting our education system to #1 in the country. In order to get kids in school we must Guarantee there safety First no matter what the education curriculum is if we can’t promise safe schools we can never move our schools where we need to be.

My second priority will be to end the poverty in the city of Baltimore. Poverty brings Crime once we end the poverty crisis and invest into our people Crime Will go down, Our City Economy will drive because we are investing into the people who make our city function we have the power and the people to build our city the way we want it to be but in order for us to move forward we have to end poverty and give people the opportunities we deserve as American citizens. Giving our young people opportunities to be apart of the development in our city while giving them the training. Giving our residents affordable housing and lower taxes on their homes. Getting incarcerated individuals before they get released job training and skill training.

My Third Priority is ending the corruption in our city Government And Police Department. In order for us to do that we must do a clean sweep of every department get rid of the crooks who benefit of the decline of our city and replace them with people who are passionate about being servants to our residents. Also as mayor in my first 90 days we will be doing a audit of the city’s spending over the past 50 years and anybody that has been part of any corruption will be held accountable I don’t care if it was before I was alive I don’t negotiate with criminals.
Building Community

Reestablish “Dollar Homes” to tackle the vacant homes crisis and allow Baltimore residents to build generational wealth. Start the path to home ownership for people on rental assistance. Use the funds that support “landlords” to support home owners. Greening Communities! Studies have shown designed and maintained green space can reduce violent crime & gun violence. Build and support existing community action groups.

Increase Green Spaces – use abandoned buildings or houses to create areas for trees, benches, grass or playgrounds.
the Environment, and City walkability. worker rights, and reducing overall crime by using a multi-vector approach to fixing crime.
Updating our school curriculum, Ending the food derserts. Building trust in communities.
There are so many people to look up to. I look to the example of Lucius Qunctius Cincinnatus who was called to serve his people and then left once the job was done I believe politicians should go in and do what they can to help the people and then leave and not make it a lifelong job.

For local politics Mayor Schaefer, was such a beloved mayor that people are still wishing for a return to his administration decades after his death


I look up to Martin Luther King Jr. I look up to him because he didn’t see color only people, the way that he wanted everyone to have equal rights and live the same no matter color is what has driven me into public office. Our people have been put in the back for to long now it’s time to put us first.
The Black Baltimore Butterfly: A
I would recommend Star Trek the next generation as a lot of my philosophy on life came from that show.
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I have a clear vision for a more prosperous, equitable, and inclusive Baltimore. A city where every neighborhood thrives, where opportunities abound, and where we can all share in the benefits of this remarkable city.
An elected official needs to be flexible to meet the needs of their citizens. and they must remember that we work for the people, not for ourselves.
Integrity, Honesty, Transparency, Accountability, Leadership
I am a leader who can bring people together to achieve the common good for Baltimore.
I Believe in using the most up-to-date data to create policy. I believe in being flexible to adjust to the changing world. I also believe that politicians should not be doing the work to enrich themselves and instead need to work for the betterment of all their citizens.
Integrity, Honesty, Accountability, Trustworthy, God Fearing, Leader.
Baltimore City's Mayor should be a true public servant striving to do the best for every citizen and not owe favors to anyone.
the core responsibility is to make sure that people are taken care of mentally and physically. and to do their duties in making sure the government runs smoothly for the benefit of the people.
The key responsibilities are Managing City Services and make sure they are serving our residents on time, Serving the communities of Baltimore & Listening to the residents because we know what is Need to make our communities safer and livable. Be able to strengthen our economy and bring new business in without raising taxes, Being Accountable for your actions and commitments you make to the residents you serve.
I want to be the person to reverse the population and economic decline of the city. I want to be the person who turns the city into a green walkable city that everyone wants to be part of.
The legacy that I wanna leave behind is to inspire the next generation of leaders that no matter what obstacles you get hit with in life they are only temporary and that you can accomplish great things it starts with your mindset and work ethic. As a person who wasn’t even supposed to be here I know that God has a calling over my life and he does for everyone follow your purpose and whatever you want will follow.
I worked at Sears and it lasted just for the Christmas season as it was a seasonal employment.
My First Job was a sales job and it turned into my career. I’ve been in direct marketing since i graduated High School in 2012 now I’m the CEO of my own Direct Marketing Company based out of Baltimore City.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It taught me about financial independence.
Dealing with the lost of My Blood Mother and the woman who raised me.
I will address root causes of crime and hold leaders accountable for Baltimore’s ongoing struggle with public safety, trash, vacant homes, food insecurity, and education.
It means I am the first among equals and that I must govern on the peoples behalf to make sure the city functions for the peoples benefit.
It’s means that as the mayor the success or failure of our city is on me.
When I am Mayor of Baltimore City, you will see a mayor that works tirelessly in the community to bring hope and solutions to problems facing the people of Baltimore. My vison of Baltimore is a vibrant city that has low crime, is clean, has an excellent school system, where everyone has a place to live, and enough food to eat. All of Baltimore - North, South, East and West - will be places everyone wants to visit. We will be a model for the rest of the country. Baltimore will truly be "Charm City."
N/A
They should work together to the best for Baltimore.
the mayor and city council must work together and be willing to make deals and collaborate to make sure a city runs properly. there should be free and open communication between the bodies.
I believe the ideal relationship between the Mayor and City Council is Partnership & Responsibility to make sure that our residents are met where they are. We are here to do what’s in the best interest of the residents that we serve so if our relationship is 100% our city will move at 1000%.
I love the history, food, sports, the charming neighborhoods and charming people,
the amalgam of so much history and cultures. Baltimore is such a forgotten hidden gem of a city.
I love that there is no city in the world like Baltimore. As a Young Man who has traveled and lived in different cities across the country there is nothing like my city from The Food, our lingo, Our Music, and most importantly how I know we can do better is my favorite part. Baltimore is the greatest city in the world we need fresh leadership to move our city in the right direction and I’m your man I’ve been threw everything in Baltimore City and know with Baltimore trust in me we will move our city forward together.
Attracting people to move to Baltimore to live.
reversing our cities population, and economic decline.
Our biggest challenge over the next decade will be staying where we are or going backwards in time and we can’t afford that. This election is the most crucial Election in my lifetime because this will determine our Cities Future for the next 5-10 years. We need a Mayor who will put our people first and will be in the trenches everyday doing the work to create a new story in Baltimore History.
Strong partnership between Baltimore City and the State Government of Maryland.
they should have a good working relationship where the needs of the city are considered as equal to the needs of other jurisdictions.
The relationship between city and state government is so crucial in the development of a city’s economy, Crime Fight, and Quality of Life. Baltimore is the largest city in MD and if we don’t strive then the whole state doesn’t either. I believe that we have to listen to each other and Always do what’s in the best interest of the residents we serve.
Partnership to receive important funding for our city.
I believe the ideal relationship between city and federal government is crucial especially in every day quality of life issues that we face daily.
Every morning the mayor should meet with the police chief to look at the data from the day before and adjust plans to prevent crime.
the Mayor's office should guide and create overarching policies, but law enforcement should be responsible to day to day operations.
I believe the ideal relationship between The mayor office and law enforcement is all about accountability and transparency with each other and the citizens we serve. Everyday we need to work together to build community trust, lower the crime rate and have more officer- community engagement officers.
First week in office I plan to have independent accounting of all city agencies. All data will be shared with the public.
the government should be transparent as glass and have regular audits to hold it accountable. unless there is a bona fide safety, or health issues that requires classification, nothing should be kept from the public.
My views on financial transparency & government accountability is that both are very important to me. As Mayor citizens will be involved in decisions in there neighborhoods and how their tax money is being spent on a daily basis. I’m all about putting the residents best interests at all times!



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Better Baltimore PAC

Better Baltimore PAC, a group that supported Dixon, ran an ad criticizing Scott.[10]

Endorsements

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Election competitiveness

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Election spending

Campaign finance

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Satellite spending

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Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[11][12][13]

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Spending news

  • Better Baltimore PAC spent $161,000 on an ad buy opposing Scott.[10]

Election context

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for mayoral candidates in Baltimore in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Maryland, click here.

Filing requirements for Baltimore mayoral candidates, 2024
Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
N/A $150.00 2/9/2024 Source

Baltimore mayoral election history

2020

See also: Mayoral election in Baltimore, Maryland (2020)

General election

General election for Mayor of Baltimore

Brandon Scott defeated Bob Wallace, Shannon Wright, and David Harding in the general election for Mayor of Baltimore on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott (D)
 
70.5
 
164,661
Image of Bob Wallace
Bob Wallace (Independent)
 
20.2
 
47,275
Image of Shannon Wright
Shannon Wright (R)
 
7.1
 
16,664
Image of David Harding
David Harding (Working Class Party)
 
1.7
 
3,973
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
1,006

Total votes: 233,579
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Baltimore

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Baltimore on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott
 
29.6
 
43,927
Image of Sheila Dixon
Sheila Dixon
 
27.5
 
40,782
Mary Miller
 
15.6
 
23,193
Image of Thiru Vignarajah
Thiru Vignarajah
 
11.5
 
17,080
Image of Jack Young
Jack Young
 
6.2
 
9,256
T.J. Smith
 
5.8
 
8,593
Carlmichael Stokey Cannady
 
1.7
 
2,473
Image of Mary Washington
Mary Washington (Unofficially withdrew)
 
0.7
 
1,028
Image of Valerie Cunningham
Valerie Cunningham
 
0.2
 
339
Image of Keith Scott
Keith Scott
 
0.2
 
303
Image of Yasaun Young
Yasaun Young
 
0.1
 
188
Ralph Johnson Jr.
 
0.1
 
177
Image of Yolanda Pulley
Yolanda Pulley
 
0.1
 
152
Lou Catelli
 
0.1
 
151
Dante Swinton
 
0.1
 
143
Michael Douglas Jenson
 
0.1
 
131
Brian Salsberry
 
0.1
 
129
Rikki Vaughn
 
0.1
 
116
Liri Fusha
 
0.0
 
57
Terry Jay McCready
 
0.0
 
46
Sean Bernard Gresh
 
0.0
 
45
James Jones
 
0.0
 
33
Image of Erik Powery
Erik Powery Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
32
Frederick D. Ware-Newsome
 
0.0
 
31

Total votes: 148,405
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mayor of Baltimore

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Mayor of Baltimore on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Shannon Wright
Shannon Wright
 
29.1
 
1,630
Catalina Byrd
 
19.0
 
1,068
William Herd
 
13.5
 
757
David Anthony Wiggins
 
13.0
 
729
Ivan Gonzalez
 
12.0
 
671
Image of Zulieka Baysmore
Zulieka Baysmore Candidate Connection
 
11.4
 
641
Collins Otonna
 
2.0
 
112

Total votes: 5,608
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2016

See also: Municipal elections in Baltimore, Maryland (2016)
The following candidates ran in the Baltimore mayoral election.[14]
Baltimore Mayoral Election (2016), General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Catherine Pugh 57.61% 134,848
     Democratic Sheila Dixon (write-in) 22.10% 51,716
     Republican Alan Walden 9.96% 23,316
     Green Joshua Harris 9.89% 23,155
     Unaffiliated LaVern Murray (write-in) 0.02% 46
     Independent Frank Logan (write-in) 0.01% 33
     Unaffiliated Sarah Klauda (write-in) 0.01% 25
     Democratic Mack Clifton (write-in) 0.01% 23
     Republican Steven Smith (write-in) 0.00% 8
Write-in votes 0.38% 885
Total Votes 234,055
Source: State of Maryland Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Presidential General Election results for Baltimore City," accessed September 9, 2019

2011

Incumbent Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (D) defeated Alfred Griffin (R) in the general election for mayor of Baltimore on November 8, 2011.

Mayor of Baltimore, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngStephanie Rawlings-Blake Incumbent 86.8% 40,125
     Republican Alfred Griffin 13.2% 6,108
Total Votes 46,233
Election results via Archive.org, "Baltimore City Statement of Votes Cast: November 8, 2011, published November 22, 2011," archived November 27, 2014

Incumbent Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (D) defeated five challengers in the Democratic primary for mayor of Baltimore on September 13, 2011.

Mayor of Baltimore, 2011
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngStephanie Rawlings-Blake Incumbent 52.1% 38,829
     Democratic Catherine Pugh 25.2% 18,797
     Democratic Otis Rolley 12.6% 9,415
     Democratic Joseph Landers 6.8% 5,089
     Democratic Frank Conaway Sr. 2.8% 2,095
     Democratic Wilton Wilson 0.3% 235
Total Votes 74,460
Election results via Archive.org, "Baltimore City Statement of Votes Cast: September 13, 2011, published September 28, 2011," accessed February 29, 2024</ref>


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