Josh Sines

About this race

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

2 candidates ran for Baltimore County Council, Councilmanic District 8 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Josh Sines

Conservationist; president, Essex Middle River Civic Council. A lifelong eastern Baltimore County resident and president of the Essex Middle River Civic Council, described by The Banner as a conservationist. He was unopposed in the Republican primary for this newly created district, which has no incumbent; he did not respond to The Banner's questionnaire.

What they say they'll focus on:

• "Common sense, accountability, and putting communities first"
• Give residents a greater voice in government

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Josh Sines that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Josh Sines yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$245K raised, $20 self-funded.

Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-18.

More about Josh Sines

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Also running

• Sharonda Dillard-Huffman · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Josh Sines?

Josh Sines is running as a Republican.

What does the Baltimore County Council, Councilmanic District 8 seat do?

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Who is Josh Sines running against?

Sharonda Dillard-Huffman, for Baltimore County Council, Councilmanic District 8.

How much money has Josh Sines raised?

$245K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Josh Sines?

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