County Council in Councilmanic District 6, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Michael "Mike" P. Ertel — County Council in Councilmanic District 6, Maryland

  Michael "Mike" P. Ertel is a Democratic candidate seeking re-election to the Baltimore County Council for District 6. First elected in 2022 and chosen as Council Chair in 2025, Mike has lived in Baltimore County for over three decades. A commercial insurance broker, he holds a degree from Towson University. Mike has a proven record of community advocacy, previously serving as President of the Towson Communities Alliance and spending eight years on the Community College of Baltimore County Board of Trustees. On the council, he prioritizes public safety, education, and the environment. Mike and his wife, Anne, live in Towson and have three children.

• Christine L. Vondersmith — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 6, Maryland

  Christine L. Vondersmith is a Republican candidate running for the Baltimore County Council in Maryland. She is seeking election to represent Councilmanic District 6 in the 2026 election. Vondersmith officially filed her candidacy in February 2026 and is running in a historic cycle, as the Baltimore County Council expands from seven to nine members. In the upcoming election, Vondersmith is slated to face Democratic candidate Mike Ertel, who is also vying for the District 6 seat. Currently, there is limited public information available regarding her background or specific platform issues. She continues her campaign efforts.