Howard County, Maryland

Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 4

One candidate is tracked for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Janssen Evelyn. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Janssen Evelyn (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 4, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Janssen Evelyn

Democratic

Top priorities

Ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education
Building safe and connected communities through trust and collaboration with law enforcement
Expanding access to attainable housing and connecting residents to good jobs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Evelyn is a lawyer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer who previously served as the first executive director of the Anne Arundel County Office of Police Accountability, per the campaign site. A Columbia resident with two children in Howard County Public Schools, Evelyn is running for Howard County Council District 4, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 4 in 2026?

When is the Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 4 election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Howard County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Janssen Evelyn, full profile Official Maryland election office