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20 April 2026

** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **

MARYLAND HOUSE OF DELEGATES DEPUTY MINORITY WHIP LATOYA NKONGOLO ENDORSES JOHN MYRICK FOR GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND

Severna Park, MD – Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Delegates LaToya Nkongolo (R-Dist. 31) of Anne Arundel County has endorsed John Myrick in his bid to become Maryland’s next Governor. In her endorsement, Delegate Nkongolo stated,

“Maryland is in a state of crisis, and John Myrick and Dr. Brenda Thiam have the experience and passion to put our State back on track. Their focus on common-sense solutions to Maryland’s problems is exactly what our State needs. They will be true partners with the Maryland General Assembly. John & Brenda have my full and unqualified endorsement.”

In response to the endorsement of Delegate Nkongolo, Myrick commented, “We are truly honored to receive the endorsement of such an esteemed and accomplished public servant as Delegate Nkongolo. Her impressive record of service to Maryland is unrivaled. To have her full faith and confidence is powerful.”

Delegate LaToya Nkongolo has served as a Member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 31 since January 2025. She was appointed as the Deputy Minority Whip in 2026. As a Member of the Maryland General Assembly, Delegate Nkongolo serves on the House Judiciary Committee. She previously served as Program Manager for Recovery Support

Services for the Anne Arundel County Department of Health from 2015 to 2017. Delegate Nkongolo also served on the Citizens Advisory Committee to Anne Arundel County Board of Education from 2017 to 2019, serving as the Chair of the Social & Emotional Learning

Subcommittee from 2018 to 2019. Delegate Nkongolo is a Mental Health Professional and has operated Work Life Behavioral Health and Professional Training, LLC, in Anne Arundel County since 2016.