County Council in Councilmanic District 1, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Paul Dongarra — County Council in Councilmanic District 1, Maryland

  Paul Dongarra is a Democratic candidate for County Council in Baltimore County's District 1. A 35-year resident of the district, he is a small business owner with over 27 years of experience and a certified Project Management Professional. Dongarra is a community advocate focused on smart growth, environmental protection, and government transparency. He has been active in fighting against pay-to-play politics and serves on the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club's Greater Baltimore Group. His campaign is publicly financed, rejecting donations from special interests and businesses. Dongarra earned a history degree from St. Mary's College of Maryland and pursued post-graduate studies at UMBC.

• N. Westcott, V — County Council in Councilmanic District 1, Maryland

  N. Westcott V is a Democratic candidate running for Baltimore County Council in Councilmanic District 1. He is one of several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat. Publicly available information regarding his specific policy positions and professional background is limited. The county elections site did not list a campaign website for his candidacy. His campaign is focused on representing the interests of the residents within the first councilmanic district of Baltimore County, Maryland.

• Rheagan Kindle — County Council in Councilmanic District 1, Maryland

  Rheagan Kindle is a Republican candidate running for County Council in Councilmanic District 1 of Baltimore County, Maryland. She is also the current treasurer for the Baltimore County Republican Party. Her campaign committee is registered as "Friends of Rheagan Kindle." Publicly available information regarding her professional background, education, and specific policy positions is limited.