County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Arinze Malcolm Ifekauche — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Arinze Ifekauche is a Democratic candidate for the Howard County Council in District 2. With nearly two decades of experience in public policy and communications, he has worked at the federal, state, and local levels of government. His career includes serving as a policy aide on Capitol Hill, managing Marilyn Mosby's successful campaign for Baltimore City State's Attorney, and acting as the Communications Director for the Maryland Democratic Party. Ifekauche is focused on expanding the middle class by addressing the rising costs of living, childcare, and housing. A resident of Oakland Mills, he is a married father of three and is actively involved in youth mentorship programs.

• Jessica I. Nichols — Social Studies Teacher, Howard County Public Schools in Howard County, Maryland

  Jessica Nichols is a social studies teacher in the Howard County Public School System, a position she has held since 2014. She previously taught English and Social Studies at Spencerville Adventist Academy from 2007 to 2012. She is the chairperson of Columbia Community Care, a nonprofit organization that combats food insecurity in Howard County. Nichols was named the 2024-2025 Howard County Teacher of the Year. She is an alumna of the University of Maryland's College of Education.

• Regina R. McLendon — County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  There is no public record of a candidate named Regina R. McLendon running for County Council in Councilmanic District 2 of Prince George's County, Maryland. A candidate with the same name filed to run for a County Council seat in Howard County's Councilmanic District 2 but withdrew from the Democratic primary on February 25, 2026.