County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Catelyn Middlebrooks — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Catelyn Middlebrooks is a Democratic candidate running for County Council in Councilmanic District 2 of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in public policy and a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from the University of Maryland, College Park, as well as an Associate's degree in chemistry from Anne Arundel Community College. She is slated to serve as a Legislative Assistant in the Maryland General Assembly. Her campaign has an active presence for residents to follow for updates.

• Will Shorter — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Will Shorter is a Democratic candidate for County Council in Maryland's Councilmanic District 2. A lifelong resident of the district, he is the son of a plumber and an Anne Arundel County Public Schools employee. Shorter's public service began in high school and continued as a student member of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. At 23, he became the youngest elected library board chair in the nation for the Anne Arundel County Public Library Board of Trustees. He earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School. His platform prioritizes better schools, diverse housing options, and a comprehensive approach to public safety.

• Cory Malinowski — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Cory Malinowski is a Republican candidate for Anne Arundel County Council, District 2. A Navy veteran and small-business owner, he has a background in military and civic service. Malinowski works as a software engineer and also serves as a part-time pro bono lawyer after earning a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore. His campaign, themed "Leadership that Listens," prioritizes safer neighborhoods, smarter development, and improved infrastructure. He is focused on proactive governance to ensure that infrastructure development precedes new housing projects. Malinowski is a resident of Severn and volunteers with the Maryland Court Help Center.