Julian E. Jones Jr. will formally declare his victory today as the Democratic Party’s candidate for Baltimore County executive in November, having defeated fellow councilmen Izzy Patoka and Pat Young and reform challenger Nick Stewart.

With mail-in votes completed over the weekend, Patoka conceded to Jones, whose 38% share of the vote (compared to Patoka’s 30% and Stewart’s 18%) was greatly fueled by endorsements from top Maryland Democrats, including Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Congressmen Kweisi Mfume and Johnny Olszewski, and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates.

Jones faces the Republican nominee, Patrick V. Dyer, a political newcomer who heads a Timonium-based investment firm. Jones is the overwhelming favorite in the general election.

Democrat Sarah R. David decisively beat five-term incumbent Scott D. Shellenberger as county state’s attorney. She faces no opposition on the November ballot.

Clyde E. Boatwright will be the Democrat nominee for county sheriff in the November match-up against Republican Michael F. Burke.

County Council Races

The Baltimore County Council will see many new faces next term as it simultaneously expands from seven to nine districts.

Mail-in and provisional votes have not yet been completed, making two races too close to call. Official election results are set to be certified on July 6.

Here’s the current rundown:

In District 1 (Catonsville-Halethorpe), Paul Dongarra, a businessman and smart growth environmentalist, won the Democratic primary. The Republican winner was Rheagan Kindle, treasurer of the county Republican Party.

In District 2 (Randallstown-Reisterstown), Lawrence Williams and Ruben Amaya are separated by 15 votes in the Democratic Party race. With mail-in and provisional votes yet to count, the contest is now too close to call. The victor will face Republican James. Amos.

In District 3 (McDonogh-Owings Mills), Makeda Scott, former chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education, decisively won the Democratic nomination. She faces Republican Chike Anyanwa, who has twice lost in House of Delegate races.

In District 4 (Pikesville-Stevenson-Ruxton), Karson B. Kamenetz, son of the late County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, won the Democratic primary. Gary Schuman is the Republican nominee.

In District 5 (Timonium, north Baltimore County), Shawn McIntosh was the only Democratic candidate. She will face Nino Mangione, a former House of Delegates MAGA Republican who replaced retiring Wade Kach as councilman earlier this month.

In District 6 (Towson-Parkville), Democratic incumbent Mike Ertel ran unopposed. He faces Republican newcomer Christine Vondersmith.

In District 7 (Carney-Cub Hill), four-term Republican councilman David S. Marks ran unopposed. He faces a challenge from small business owner and PTA activist Caridad “Cari” Santiago.

In new District 8 (Middle River-Essex), Sharonda Dillard-Huffman, a disabilities and housing advocate, won the Democratic nomination and will face Josh Sines, president of the Essex Middle River Civic Council.

In new District 9 (Dundalk-Sparrows Point), the Democratic Party contest between Arkia A. Wade and Mark E. McCluskey is currently too close to call.

The victor will face Tim Fazenbaker, who was censured by his own party earlier this month for defaming fellow Republican candidates and officeholders.