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County Council Member · District 2 · Howard County · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceRegina McLendon, a principal of Oakland Mills Middle School, declared her candidacy for Howard County Council District 2 during the 2026 election cycle. External reporting describes her as known for hands-on crisis response and deep ties to families affected by violence. She is running on a platform centered on public safety, educational equity, and community healing. McLendon has stated she wants to "turn pain into policy," referencing years spent navigating hospital visits, shootings, and systemic neglect. While the Maryland Wire notes her entry into the race in September 2025, coverage from The Baltimore Sun indicates she later dropped out of the race days before the primary.
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Public Safety
Running on a platform focused on public safety and crisis response based on personal experience with violence and hospital visits.
“"I want to turn pain into policy," she said, referencing years spent navigating hospital visits, shootings, and systemic neglect.”
Education
Focuses on educational equity as a core component of her campaign platform.
“McLendon is running on a platform of public safety, educational equity, and community healing.”
Community Development
Emphasizes community healing and deep ties to families affected by violence.
“Known for her hands-on crisis response and deep ties to families affected by violence...”
External sources describe McLendon as a trauma-informed educator entering the District 2 Council Race with endorsements and grassroots credibility. One source highlights her background navigating hospital visits and shootings to inform her platform on public safety and educational equity. Another article notes that Howard County politics are seeing an injection of new blood with few incumbents running, though specific details about McLendon's campaign status vary across reports.
“running on a platform of public safety, educational equity, and community healing.”
Source“"I want to turn pain into policy," she said, referencing years spent navigating hospital visits, shootings, and systemic neglect.”
Source“Known for her hands-on crisis response and deep ties to families affected by violence...”
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