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Voter Guide 2026

Select your jurisdiction below to find the races on your ballot. Each card links to The Banner’s full coverage, including every candidate, their backgrounds, and where they stand on the issues.

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Howard County

Howard County voters will choose candidates in local, state and congressional races, including contests for county executive, County Council, the General Assembly, Congress, sheriff and register of wills. The races will influence decisions on schools, growth, transportation and public safety.

Voter Guide 2026

Select your jurisdiction below to find the races on your ballot. Each card links to The Banner’s full coverage, including every candidate, their backgrounds, and where they stand on the issues.

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US Congressional District 3

Howard County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Howard County Council District 1

Howard County Council District 2

Howard County Council District 3

Howard County Council District 4

Howard County Council District 5

Howard County Executive

Maryland House of Delegates District 12A

Maryland House of Delegates District 13

Maryland House of Delegates District 9B

Judicial Circuit 5 Circuit Court Judge

Howard County Register of Wills

Howard County Sheriff

Maryland Senate District 12

Maryland Senate District 13

Maryland Senate District 9

Howard County State’s Attorney

Maryland House of Delegates District 9A

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