Hunter Baker

Democratic

County Council

Councilmanic District E, Maryland

Last updated August 25, 2026

What is Hunter Baker running for?

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Most recent race: County Council
Party: Democratic
Location: Councilmanic District E, Maryland
Current role: County Council

Hunter Baker is a Democratic candidate for Harford County Council in District E, which includes Aberdeen, Churchville, and parts of Bel Air. A lifelong resident of Aberdeen, he is a special education teacher and an associate member of the Harford County Democratic Central Committee. His family has a long history of service in Aberdeen. Baker is focused on investing in schools and public transit, addressing housing affordability, and protecting green spaces from urban sprawl. He is a first-time political candidate running a campaign funded by small-dollar donations with the goal of making Harford County a place its residents can be proud of.

Where does Hunter Baker stand on the issues?

Hunter Baker has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

Election Integrity & Administration
Supports
Baker supports fairer local elections, including ranked-choice voting for local races and publicly-funded elections so big money doesn't drown out community voices.
“Fairer Elections - Introduce Ranked Choice Voting for local races and publicly-funded elections so big money doesn't drown out community voices.”
hunterbaker.org
Environment & Sustainability
Supports
Baker supports climate-resilient development planning, preserving public green spaces, and safeguarding Harford County's forests, waterways, and farmland from unchecked development.
“Protect Green Spaces and Natural Resources - Safeguard Harford County's forests, waterways, and farmland from unchecked development.”
hunterbaker.org
Housing & Development
Supports
Baker's housing platform favors affordable homeownership for first-time buyers, more low-income units, limits on corporate bulk home purchases, publicly-owned housing and homeless shelters, and strong tenant protections including rent stabilization.
“Housing That Works for Residents, Not Corporations - Affordable Homeownership: Make it easier for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in Harford County - not big corporations or hedge funds. More Low-Income Housing Units: Cut red tape for the construction of affordable homes... Tenant Unions and Renters' Rights: Support policies that empower communities by giving renters a collective voice...”
hunterbaker.org
K-12 Education
Supports
Baker's top campaign priority is fully funding Harford County Public Schools - quality education, small class sizes, modern facilities, and well-supported teachers - without shifting the burden onto working families. He also opposes book bans, arguing challenging books are essential to education and inquiry.
“Fully Fund Harford County Public Schools - Every student deserves access to quality education, small class sizes, modern facilities, and well-supported teachers. I will fight to ensure our schools have the funding they need to succeed - without shifting the burden onto working families.”
hunterbaker.org
Labor & Workforce Development
Supports
Baker supports unions and the right of Harford County workers to organize for fair wages, benefits, and safe workplaces.
“Stand with Workers - Support unions and protect the right of Harford County workers to organize for fair wages, benefits, and safe workplaces.”
hunterbaker.org
Public Safety
Supports
Baker supports a 'smart public safety' approach: investing in professional law enforcement while also expanding civilian crisis-response teams and mental-health, substance-use, and reentry services, with transparency and accountability.
“Safe Communities, Smart Public Safety - I support investing in professional law enforcement while recognizing that police officers cannot-and should not-be expected to solve every problem. Mental-health crises, homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence often require specialized responses.”
hunterbaker.org
Transportation
Supports
Baker supports expanding Harford County bus routes and service - more buses, routes reaching deeper into residential areas, and later evening and weekend service - along with timely road repair and infrastructure maintenance.
“Reliable, Accessible Public Transit - Harford residents need better options to get to work, school, and appointments. I will push to add more buses, extend routes deeper into residential areas, and add later evening and weekend service so transportation works for everyone, not just during weekday rush hours.”
hunterbaker.org

Education

American Public University System
United States
Master of Public Policy

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