Christian Henry Kahl (July 2, 1905[1] – August 22, 1985[2]) was an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He served as the Second Baltimore County Executive from 1958 to 1962.[3] Kahl defeated Gordon G. Power, who was chairman of the Republican Party controlled Baltimore County Council in 1958.[4]

Christian Henry Kahl
2nd Executive of Baltimore County
In office
1958–1962
Preceded byMichael J. Birmingham
Succeeded bySpiro T. Agnew
Member of the Board of Baltimore County Commissioners
In office
1942–1954
Clerk of the Baltimore County Circuit Court
In office
1941–1942
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

References

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  1. ^ Efford, Lawrence W. (May 2, 1962). "3 Set To Do Battle In Primary". The Evening Sun. pp. C4. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Christian H. Kahl dies at 80; first Balto. County executive". Baltimore Sun. August 23, 1985. pp. 4C. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "Christian H. Kahl, County Executive, Baltimore County, Maryland". msa.maryland.gov.
  4. ^ Walkways Blame Laid: Power Puts School Safety Problem to Democrats, The Sun, Sep. 9, 1958, Pg. 9