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County Executive

Unofficial result: Won — Will Jawando (Democratic)

Source: elections.maryland.gov

Montgomery County, Maryland
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Proposing the county budget, including property tax and spending plans
  • Running county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Picking who leads county departments

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Esther Wells

Lost

Republican

Esther Wells is the Republican candidate for Montgomery County (Maryland) Executive on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. She is an accountant.

Records: Government Efficiency 16 for, Government Spending Reduction 10 for, 1 against, Social Programs and Welfare 4 for, 1 against,

Will Jawando

Won

Democratic

Will Jawando is the Democratic candidate for Montgomery County (Maryland) Executive on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. He is an at-large member of the Montgomery County Council.

Records: Housing Affordability 1 for

Sources: montgomerycountymd.gov · elections.maryland.gov