EP 21: What the Annapolis and Frederick Elections May Tell Us about 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Annapolis and Frederick elections for the future of Maryland and the country in 2026.

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Burn the Talking Points, we’re joined by two key voices in Maryland’s 2025 mayoral races: Democratic candidates Jared Littmann (Annapolis), and incumbent Mayor Michael O’Connor (Frederick City). We dive into what’s at stake in each city, how local dynamics are echoing national conversations, and why these elections could set the tone for Maryland (and the country) in 2026. Annapolis: https://www.jaredforannapolis.com/get-involved Frederick City: http...

People in this episode

Guests: Jared Littmann, Michael O’Connor

Topics covered

• Maryland elections
• mayoral races
• local politics
• national conversations
• 2026 elections

Keywords

• Annapolis
• Frederick City
• mayoral elections
• Jared Littmann
• Michael O’Connor
• 2026
• politics
• Maryland

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Places: Maryland, Annapolis, Frederick City

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