James Brochin (born February 22, 1964) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.
He was an unsuccessful candidate in the 2018 Democratic primary election for County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, losing to winner John A.
Olszewski Jr.
by a mere 17 votes of the 87,222 ballots cast in a four-way race.He served three terms in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 42 in Baltimore County, being replaced in 2019 by Chris West.During the 2010 campaign, he raised $344,316, had $131,245 on hand, and spent $225,413 on his campaign.On his website, he writes: "Over the last 9 years, I have always voted my conscience placing my constituents’ best interests above anything else.
As I promised 9 years ago, my votes have reflected fiscal conservatism combined with a great concern for protecting open space and saving the Chesapeake Bay.
I continue to remain an independent thinker, placing policy before party."