[Updated 3/24/26] Because the number of nominees for the Hickory Ridge village board is equal to the number of open board seats, they are deemed automatically elected. However, there is a contested election for the Columbia Council representative this year. See below for the list of candidates.

Run

Openings:

  • Village board: 5
  • CA board: 1

Save the date:

  • Monday, March 16: Candidate packets due by 5pm.
  • Monday, April 6: Virtual candidate forum at 7pm.
  • Thursday, April 16: In-person candidate forum at 7pm at the Hawthorn Center.

Vote

Hickory Ridge village board candidates* (deemed elected):

  • Mark Covington
  • Mariah Robertson

Columbia Council representative candidates:

  • Micajah McGarity
  • Skye Anderson

Who can vote:  

  • Owners and renters in compliance with Hickory Ridge covenants.  
  • One vote per household. In the case of a rental property, both owner and renter may cast a ballot.  

How to vote: 

  • You can vote in-person or via mail-in absentee ballot. 
  • Absentee ballots may be mailed in or dropped off to The Hawthorn Center. 
  • When voting in-person, remember to bring ID that verifies your residency. 

Save the date: 

  • Early April: Absentee ballots will be mailed to each household in Hickory Ridge. Ballots may be returned via mail or dropped off at The Hawthorn Center during operating hours. 
  • Friday, April 24: Mail-in absentee ballots are due by 5pm. 
  • Saturday, April 25: Election day! In-person voting is open from 9am-12pm at The Hawthorn Center. 

Have a question about how to run or vote?

Contact Hickory Ridge Village Manager Laura Mayton at manager@hickoryridgevilage.org or 410-730-7327.

For more information, visit the Hickory Ridge Community Association website.

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