| County Government |
| Form (Structure): |
Commissioners |
| Number of Elected Officials: |
5 |
| Top Elected Officials |
| Name: |
Wayne Cooper |
| Title: |
Commissioner President |
| Years in Office: |
5 |
| Next Election Date: |
2010 |
| |
| State Government |
| Form (Structure): |
Legislative General Assembly |
| # of Elected Officials: |
4 |
| Upper House Representing Area: |
State Senate |
| Total Statewide Upper House: |
47 |
| Lower House Representing Area: |
House of Delegates |
| Total Statewide Lower House: |
141 |
| |
| Governor |
| Name: |
Martin O'Malley |
| Years in Office: |
1 |
| Current Term Expiration Date: |
2010 |
Allowed to Run for Another Term: |
Yes |
| Next Election Date: |
2010 |
| |
| US Congresspersons Serving the Area |
| Name: |
Steny Hoyer |
| Years in Office: |
27 |
Current Term Expiration Date: |
2008 |
| Next Election Date: |
2008 |
| |
| US Senators Serving Area |
| Name: |
Thomas "Mac" Middleton |
| Years in Office: |
12 |
Current Term Expiration Date: |
2010 |
| Next Election Date: |
2010 |
| |
| Name: |
Barbara Mikulski |
| Years in Office: |
19 |
Current Term Expiration Date: |
2010 |
| Next Election Date: |
2010 |
| |