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2 candidates are tracked for Howard County Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Vanessa Atterbeary and Nater Kane. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Vanessa Atterbeary (Democratic), Nater Kane (Green) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Executive, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).
Vanessa Atterbeary is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 13 since 2015, where she chaired the House Ways and Means Committee from 2021 until stepping down in December 2025, according to the Baltimore Banner. Before her legislative career she worked as an assistant attorney general for the District of Columbia, per the Baltimore Sun. She is the Democratic nominee for Howard County executive.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Keeping Howard County affordable for families
- Supporting strong public schools
- Ensuring every resident has a voice in county government
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Kane, of Ellicott City, filed as a Green Party candidate for Howard County executive in late July 2026, more than a month after the Democratic primary, forcing a contested general election, per The Baltimore Sun.
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