Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has endorsed Jared Littmann for mayor of Annapolis.

“I have watched Jared as an Alderman, Jared as a businessman, Jared as a father and husband, Jared as a member of the Annapolis and Anne Arundel Resilience Authority, and Jared as a candidate for mayor. In all of them, he listens, he hears, and he acts,” Pittman said in a news release from Littmann’s campaign Aug. 29. “I can’t imagine a stronger resume or a more balanced and grounded attitude for executive leadership than what Jared offers. Annapolis residents would be well served by Jared as Mayor.“

In the 2021 mayoral election, Pittman endorsed Mayor Gavin Buckley’s successful reelection bid.

Littmann, a former city alderman who is a Democrat, launched his campaign in January. In addition to Pittman, Annapolis Alderwoman Karma O’Neill, who represents Ward 2, former Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer and former state Sen. John Astle, all Democrats, have endorsed him. As of July 1, he has raised over $104,000, according to the news release.

The race for Annapolis mayor and City Council began at the end of July. Candidates have until July 28, 2025, to file their paperwork. The general election is Nov. 4, 2025. Buckley has served two consecutive terms as mayor and by law cannot run again.

Buckley is not endorsing anyone at this time, Mitchelle Stephenson, spokesperson for the city, said Friday.

O’Neill and Rob Savidge, a Democrat representing Ward 7, are also running for reelection.

Janet Katz, president of the Annapolis Republican Central Committee, said Tuesday afternoon that the group is “currently meeting with prospective candidates.”