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Cat Carter

Democratic · Maryland · 2026

Running for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Ensuring every child has the resources to thrive in school, per Baltimore Banner voter guide
  • Protecting green spaces and expanding health services, per Baltimore Banner voter guide
  • Investing in schools and community with current revenue rather than raising taxes, per Baltimore Banner voter guide
Biography

Carter is a small cybersecurity business owner and a former teacher, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide. She serves as President of the PTA Council of Howard County and won the Democratic primary in District 5 over Felita Phillips, per The Baltimore Banner voter guide.

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