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Baltimore City Council District 8 Democratic Primary

Election Date:September 14, 2027Register by:August 24, 2027
Current holder:Kristerfer Burnett(Democratic)

The Baltimore City Council District 8 Democratic Primary is a local election held on September 14, 2027, to select the Democratic nominee for the Baltimore City Council seat representing District 8. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election in November 2027, where they will face any Republican, third-party, or independent candidates for the opportunity to serve a four-year term on the city council.

About This Race

The Baltimore City Council District 8 Democratic Primary is a local election held on September 14, 2027, to select the Democratic nominee for the Baltimore City Council seat representing District 8. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election in November 2027, where they will face any Republican, third-party, or independent candidates for the opportunity to serve a four-year term on the city council.

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Important Dates

Election Date
September 14, 2027
Registration Deadline
August 24, 2027
Early Voting Starts
August 30, 2027
Early Voting Ends
September 8, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in the Baltimore City Council District 8 Democratic Primary, you must be a registered Democrat in Maryland and reside within District 8. Voters can cast their ballots in person on election day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from August 30 to September 8, 2027, or by requesting, completing, and returning a mail-in ballot according to Maryland State Board of Elections guidelines.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Kristerfer Burnett

Baltimore City Council District 8

Biography

Kristerfer Burnett is the incumbent Baltimore City Council member for District 8, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on public safety, youth development, and equitable economic investment in neighborhoods such as Cherry Hill, Westport, and Brooklyn.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Shantell L. Mitchell

Baltimore City Council District 8

Biography

Shantell L. Mitchell is a community organizer and former Baltimore City public school teacher who has advocated for education reform and neighborhood safety in South Baltimore. She is running to bring new leadership focused on schools, green space access, and small business support in District 8.

Campaign Website

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