Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland
2026 Primary Election
- Michael Carney — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland
Michael Carney is an active Republican political candidate in Maryland. He is currently running for a seat on the Republican Central Committee, representing Councilmanic District 5 in Baltimore City. Carney officially filed his candidacy for the 2026 primary election in February 2026. As a candidate for the local central committee, he is seeking to represent the residents of the fifth district and help guide the party's operations, outreach, and local initiatives within the Baltimore City GOP. By serving in this grassroots leadership position, Carney aims to support Republican organizing efforts and voter engagement throughout his community in Baltimore.
- Lasandra D. Hart — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland
Lasandra D. Hart is a Republican candidate running for election to the Republican Central Committee representing Councilmanic District 5 in Baltimore City, Maryland. As a resident of Baltimore, Hart officially filed for the local party leadership position in early February ahead of the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election. State records show Hart became an active candidate for the Central Committee on February 2, 2026. The local Republican Central Committee is responsible for managing the party organization at the grassroots level. Hart is participating in the 2026 primary process to help guide the future direction of the local party in District 5.
- Sheikh S. Selim — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 5, Maryland
Sheikh S. Selim is an active conservative leader and the current Treasurer of the Baltimore City Republican Central Committee. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, he is running to represent Councilmanic District 5 on the Republican Central Committee in the 2026 primary election. Stepping into the role of Treasurer during a critical time, Selim led an exhaustive review of the committee's finances. He worked closely with state election officials to balance the organization's books and restore compliance. Through his commitment to fiscal responsibility, he continues to diligently serve and strengthen the local Republican Party and its members in his community.