Steven R. Schuh
Steven R. Schuh (R) was elected Anne Arundel County executive in 2014 following a period of great political upheaval in the diverse and politically evolving county.
Former County Executive John R. Leopold (R) had resigned in disgrace in 2013, following a series of personal and political scandals, and a bitter fight ensued to replace him. A split County Council eventually opted for Howard County economic development official Laura Neuman (R) over Schuh and several other contenders.
But Schuh, then a member of the House of Delegates, came back with a vengeance, ousting Neuman in the 2014 Republican primary and gliding to victory in the general election. He campaigned on promises to cut taxes while expanding and improving the county school system and other government services.
