Howard County, Maryland

Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 3

See where Rigby stand on housing, schools and jobs. Names follow official Howard County election filings.

About this race

Christiana Rigby (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 3, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). No other candidate filed for this seat, so Christiana Rigby 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. The sitting officeholder, Christiana Rigby, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Christiana Rigby

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Strengthening the local economy amid rising costs
Preserving existing affordable homes and expanding housing options
Securing stable education funding and modern school facilities

Biography

Rigby is a member of the Howard County Council representing District 3 and a graduate of the Howard County Public School System, where she is now raising two children, per the campaign site. She has introduced or sponsored more than 65 pieces of legislation during her time on the council, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 3 in 2026?

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

When is the Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 3 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.

How do I see my exact Howard County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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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Howard County Council, Councilmanic District 5 Howard State's Attorney Howard Clerk of the Circuit Court See all 19 Howard County races

Candidate profiles

Christiana Rigby, full profile Official Maryland election office