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2 candidates are tracked for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ruben Amaya and James Amos. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ruben Amaya (Democratic), James Amos (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Baltimore County County Council, Councilmanic District 2, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).
Amaya holds a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from Stevenson University, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. He serves as third vice chair of the Maryland Democratic Party and president of Young Democrats of Maryland, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.
2026 priorities (per The Baltimore Banner voter guide)
- Growing the tax base through redevelopment and attracting new residents
- Expanding affordable housing and homeownership, including revitalizing the Liberty Road corridor and Security Square area
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Amos previously served as a Lieutenant with the Maryland Capitol Police and a Staff Sergeant with the Maryland Army National Guard, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. He holds a bachelor's degree in Jurisprudence and serves on the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Amos.
2026 priorities (per the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee)
- Opposing the proposed Woodlawn data center
- Reducing county spending and revitalizing Security Square Mall
