Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Susan McConkey — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Susan McConkey is a dedicated conservative candidate running for the Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee in Maryland's Councilmanic District 5. A longtime Severna Park resident, McConkey has been active in Republican politics for decades. After studying at the University of Maryland, she volunteered for Representative Bob Ehrlich's 1996 campaign and spent a decade working for Representative Wayne Gilchrest. McConkey served as the central committee's vice chair from 2014 to 2016. Beyond politics, she is an experienced real estate agent and IT specialist who volunteers with the Maryland Student Legislature and St. John church.

• James H. McNeill — Sheriff in Anne Arundel, Maryland

  James H. McNeill is a Republican candidate running to represent Councilmanic District 5 on the Maryland Republican Central Committee. Based in Anne Arundel County, McNeill brings a long background in public safety and business to his political efforts. He is a small-business owner and has previously worked for the Maryland Transportation Authority, the Maryland Aviation Administration, and the Annapolis City Police Department. In addition to his Central Committee campaign, McNeill ran in the Republican primary for Anne Arundel County Sheriff in 2022 and has also filed to run for the sheriff's office again in the upcoming 2026 primary election.

• Rob Seyfferth — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Rob Seyfferth is a Republican politician in Maryland currently running for the Republican Central Committee, representing Councilmanic District 5. Prior to this, Seyfferth sought public office on multiple occasions. He ran for the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 30A in 2022, advancing from the primary but ultimately losing in the general election. Additionally, he competed in the Republican primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District in 2018 and 2020. A resident of Annapolis, Seyfferth remains engaged in local politics and continues to support conservative causes within his community.

• Daniel C. Smith — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland

  Daniel C. Smith is a resident of Arnold, Maryland, who is running as a Republican candidate for the Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5. As a registered Republican, Smith has been a recurring participant in local elections. He previously sought a position on the Republican Central Committee during the 2022 primary election cycle, securing nearly eight percent of the district vote. Returning to the ballot for the 2026 Maryland primary election, Smith seeks to contribute to the local Republican Party structure, focusing on guiding its day-to-day operations and helping to select future conservative candidates in his region.