Howard Progressive Project

Meet our 2026 slate. HPP is proud to endorse seven candidates who will fight for a more just, equitable, and thriving Howard County.
🗳️ CE: Vanessa Atterbeary
🗳️ BOE: Mark Covington & Lanlan Xu
🗳️ D1: Dr. Kevin Chin
🗳️ D2: Arinze Ifekauche
🗳️ D3: Christiana Rigby
🗳️ D4: Janssen Evelyn
Early voting starts June 11. Election Day is June 23. Let's get to work, HoCo. 💪

HPP is proud to endorse Dr. Kevin Chin for the Howard County Council in District 1. An emergency room physician, and dedicated community advocate, Dr. Chin has demonstrated a deep commitment to housing affordability, strong schools, and a more equitable Howard County. We believe he will be a tremendous asset to the Council and our community.

HPP is proud to endorse Janssen Evelyn for the Howard County Council in District 4. A lawyer, executive leader in local government, and president of the Howard County Conservancy, Janssen's career has been defined by making government work for everyday families, especially those on the edges of what our community offers. We believe he will be a tremendous asset to the Council and our community.

Happy Holidays from our HPP Family to yours!