Cat Carter

Where they are running

• Local offices on the Maryland ballot
• Maryland

Also running

• Ryan P. O'Connor Republican

Where they stand

Education funding: Carter supports fully funding Howard County’s public schools so students have the resources they need to succeed.

Class sizes: Carter supports reducing class sizes.

Green spaces: Carter supports protecting District 5’s farms, open land, and other green spaces.

In the news

Meet the candidates running for Howard County Council's only contested race this November (wmar2news.com, Oct 10, 2026)