President of the County Council in Harford, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Samuel Kahl — Republican Central Committee in Harford, Maryland

  Samuel Kahl is a Republican candidate running for President of the Harford County Council in Maryland. A resident of Bel Air, Kahl is a small business owner, a husband, and a father of four. He brings a decade of experience in state and local transportation agencies. Kahl previously spent six years with the Maryland State Highway Administration before joining the Harford County Department of Public Works to coordinate major road improvements and secure grant funding. He also served as a Public Information Officer for Harford County. Kahl's campaign platform focuses on maintaining low taxes, managing development, and protecting rural open spaces.

• Mike Ciufo — President of the County Council in Harford, Maryland

  Mike Ciufo is a Democratic candidate running for President of the Harford County Council in Maryland. An active member of the local Democratic party, he is involved with the Harford County Democratic Central Committee, the official governing body for the party within the county. The council presidency is a key leadership position, tasked with presiding over the county's legislative branch as it enacts local laws and approves the annual budget. This campaign marks Ciufo's most visible public role. While his party affiliation and candidacy are clear, detailed public information regarding his professional career, educational background, and prior community involvement is limited. His campaign serves as the principal platform for voters to evaluate his qualifications and vision.

• Billy Boniface — President of the County Council in Harford, Maryland

  William K. "Billy" Boniface is a Republican candidate for President of the Harford County Council in Maryland, a role he previously held from 2006 to 2014. Born in Havre de Grace, Boniface is a farmer and taxpayer dedicated to conservative leadership. He has served as Harford County's Director of Administration and Chief Advisor to the County Executive. Outside of local government, Boniface was a partner at Bonita Farm and past president of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association. His 2026 campaign focuses on lowering taxes, fighting reckless overdevelopment, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring educational accountability.

• Tony "G" Giangiordano — President of the County Council in Harford, Maryland

  Anthony A. "Tony G" Giangiordano is a Republican candidate running for Harford County Council President in Maryland. He has served on the Harford County Council for District C since 2018, and as Vice President since 2022. Born in New Jersey, he has lived in Harford County since the late 1970s. Giangiordano earned an associate degree from Harford Community College in 1982 and a bachelor's degree in general business from the University of Maryland in 1985. In 1993, he founded AAG Insurance Enterprise, Inc. in Bel Air. He is an active member of the Society of Italian-American Businessmen and a past treasurer for the Bel Air Jaycees.