Howard County, Maryland

Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 1

See where Chin stand on housing, public safety and schools. Names follow official Howard County election filings.

About this race

Kevin Chin (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 1, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). No other candidate filed for this seat, so Kevin Chin is unopposed; an unopposed candidate still appears on the Maryland ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified list.

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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Kevin Chin

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Strengthening schools and public safety
Addressing housing costs and affordability
Reducing the influence of special interests through public campaign financing

Biography

Dr. Kevin Chin is an emergency room physician at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, according to his campaign site. He won the Democratic primary in District 1, which covers Ellicott City, Dorsey's Search and parts of Elkridge and Hanover, per the Baltimore Banner, and faces no general-election opponent.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Chin. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, public safety and schools.

When is the Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 1 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 October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kevin Chin, full profile Official Maryland election office