Whatever the results of the Annapolis general election Nov. 4, the mayor’s office and at least half the City Council will turn over. Term limits prevented Democratic Mayor Gavin Buckley from running again and four council incumbents are vacating their seats.
Check key election dates, follow Capital Gazette election coverage and get to know the candidates in this 2025 Annapolis election voter guide.
Annapolis general election key dates
Oct. 31: Deadline to apply for regular absentee ballot for general election
Nov. 3: City begins accepting applications for emergency absentee ballots for general election
Nov. 4: General election (7 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Dec. 1: Mayor, aldermen and alderwomen take oath of office
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2025 Annapolis election coverage
Annapolis mayoral candidates
In responses to the Capital Gazette’s questionnaire, hardware store owner and former alderman Jared Littmann said he’d govern with a “business-driven approach” while military contractor and perennial candidate Bob O’Shea emphasized listening to residents’ concerns and values.
Jared Littmann (Dem.) Robert (Bob) O’Shea (Rep.)
Annapolis aldermanic candidates
In City Council candidates’ questionnaire responses, property taxes, public safety, affordable housing, and basic city services emerged as top issues. Click on a candidate’s name to learn about their employment, education and political experience, what prompted them to run, what they think are the top issues in their ward and their views on housing, public transportation and the decisions of the current council.
Did not complete questionnaire Incumbent
Ward 1
Harry Huntley (Dem.) Tom Krieck (unaffiliated)
Ward 2
Karma O’Neill (Dem.) Kenneth (Ken) Vincent (Rep.)
Ward 3
Mike Dye (unaffiliated) Keanuú Smith-Brown (Dem.)
Ward 4
Janice Elaine Allsup-Johnson (Dem.)
Ward 5
Kyriacos (Jack) Papaleonti (Rep.) Brooks Schandelmeier (Dem.)
Ward 6
Diesha S. Contee (Dem.) George Michael Gallagher (Rep.)
Ward 7
Robert Savidge (Dem.)
Ward 8
Will Cunha (unaffiliated) Frank Thorp (Dem.)
