County Council in Councilmanic District 4, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Julie Hummer — County Council in Councilmanic District 4, Maryland

  Julie Hummer is a Democratic member of the Anne Arundel County Council, representing District 4. She is currently serving her first term. A strong advocate for housing affordability, transportation, and economic growth, Hummer previously served on the Anne Arundel County Board of Education from 2015 to 2020, including as president and vice president. Her professional background includes roles as a special education teacher and an assistant vice president at First Union Bank. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Virginia and a master's degree in special education from Old Dominion University. Hummer and her husband, an Army veteran, have five children and have been residents of District 4 since 2003.

• Josh D. Peters — County Council in Councilmanic District 4, Maryland

  Josh D. Peters is a Democratic candidate for Anne Arundel County Council in District 4. Raised with a strong sense of community duty, he earned a BA in Elementary Education from American University. His professional experience includes being a teacher, where he worked with students with special education needs, and a small business owner, having started Combat Principles Mixed Martial Arts eighteen years ago. Inspired by his family's involvement in community service, Peters is focused on local politics as a way to make a positive impact. He is committed to advocating for his constituents and fostering a thriving community.

• Thomas Dale Wieland — County Council in Councilmanic District 4, Maryland

  Thomas Dale Wieland is a Republican candidate for County Council in Councilmanic District 4 of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. A lifelong resident of the state, he is a pharmacist with degrees in Biochemistry and Pharmacy. Wieland owns Ritchie Pharmacy in Brooklyn Park, where he has served the community for many years. In addition to his career in pharmacy, he is also a licensed real estate agent. Wieland previously ran for the same office in 2022. He has been an active participant in policy discussions, advocating for legislative changes related to pharmacy practice in Maryland. His campaign platform is based on conservative principles.