The general election in Anne Arundel County was between Democratic George F. Johnson IV, a retired police officer from Pasadena, and Republican John R. Leopold, a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

[1] The general election in Baltimore County was between incumbent Democrat James T. Smith Jr. and Republican challenger Clarence Bell, a former police officer.

The general election in Harford County was between incumbent Republican David R. Craig and Democratic challenger Ann C. Helton, a local non-profit executive.

Democratic candidate Isiah Leggett was a former Montgomery County councilman and law professor at Howard University.

In Prince George's county, Democratic incumbent Jack B. Johnson ran unopposed in the general election.