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Baltimore City Council District 5 General Election

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 13, 2027
Current holder:Isaac 'Ike' Schleifer(Democratic)

The Baltimore City Council District 5 General Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the representative for District 5 on the Baltimore City Council. This race is part of the broader municipal elections in Baltimore, Maryland, where voters will elect council members to serve four-year terms overseeing local policy, budget approvals, and constituent services.

About This Race

The Baltimore City Council District 5 General Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the representative for District 5 on the Baltimore City Council. This race is part of the broader municipal elections in Baltimore, Maryland, where voters will elect council members to serve four-year terms overseeing local policy, budget approvals, and constituent services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2027
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in Maryland, residents must register by October 13, 2027, either online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at designated locations. Early voting runs from October 26 to November 2, 2027, at designated centers across Baltimore City, and Election Day voting occurs at assigned polling places; voters should bring a valid ID if registering on-site or if required by precinct rules, though ID is not generally required for already registered voters.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Isaac 'Ike' Schleifer

Baltimore City Council District 5

Biography

Isaac 'Ike' Schleifer is a longtime Baltimore City Council member first elected in 2011, representing District 5 which includes neighborhoods such as Mount Washington, Cheswolde, and parts of Northern Baltimore. He is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and neighborhood development initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Sharon Green Middleton

Baltimore City Council District 5

Biography

Sharon Green Middleton is a former Baltimore City Council President who served from 2007 to 2016 and has deep roots in District 5 community advocacy. She is running to bring experienced leadership focused on equitable development, youth programs, and strengthening neighborhood associations in the district.

Campaign Website

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