For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 6, 2025

CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD FOR THE 2026 ELECTIONS

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is accepting candidate filings for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election now, through 9PM, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Individuals interested in running for the following Montgomery County offices – County Executive, County Council, State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Sheriff, the Montgomery County Board of Education (Districts 1, 3, 5, and At-Large), Republican Central Committee, or Democratic Central Committee - may file a Certificate of Candidacy with Montgomery County Board of Elections. Candidates for all other offices on the 2026 Primary ballot should contact the Maryland State Board of Elections for information or filing locations.

By Arash Tafakor

If you run a bar, restaurant, or liquor store in Montgomery County, you’ve probably had your share of frustrations dealing with Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS). For those who don’t know, Montgomery County is one of the last places in America where the local government controls all alcohol distribution. If you want to sell alcohol here, you have no choice but to buy it through ABS. And if you’ve dealt with them, you know just how broken the system is.

Washington Free Beacon

Andrew Kerr

March 5, 2025

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Unleash Prosperity Hotline - Issue #1253

Stephen Moore

April 29, 2025

Stephen Moore with the Chevy Chase Women's Republican Club

The County Executive and County Council demanded that we conform to the most over-the-top energy laws in the Nation.

The MCGOP fought back and we got some of the compliance requirements changed. However, as indicated in the graphic from the County Council staff report below, they are still mandating the elimination of gas heating. Please sign the petition below against the elimination of gas heat.

SIGN THE PETITION

Deadline to sign up to testify and or to submit written testimony is MONDAY, MARCH 10.

As you may have seen on Facebook or X, I recently spoke about a sneaky move by House Democrats to impose a massive tax increase on small businesses, by introducing a bill after we are already two-thirds of the way into session. Today the bill passed the rules committee and has already been scheduled for a hearing in the Ways and Means Committee next week, on Wednesday. I do not think many businesses and constituents are aware of this bill.

If you missed the video I posted, you can watch it here:

After months of promoting a "growth budget," Governor Moore now has the chance to show real leadership by standing against this harmful legislation. How would imposing a billion dollars in taxes on small businesses help drive economic growth? It wouldn’t.

For Immediate Release: February 19, 2025  

ROCKVILLE, Md.– The Advisory Commission on Policing (ACP) of Montgomery County is holding a virtual public forum on March 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The Commission will provide an overview of the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) current consent search policy, followed by an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide feedback.  Other police departments -- municipalities, park police, state police, etc. -- are not under the ACP’s purview.  Council Vice President Will Jawando, Public Safety Committee Chair Councilmember Sidney Katz, MCPD Chief Marc Yamada, and State’s Attorney John McCarthy have been invited to speak.  

Residents are invited to submit written questions or comments prior to the public forum, and organizations are asked to consolidate submissions when applicable.  

Note: Attendees can ask questions using the Q&A box in the zoom webinar during the event. For any questions that are not answered live, we will follow up with the panelists to get answers, and we will post them on the ACP website at a later date.

Community members may register for the virtual public forum here.  

The event will also be livestreamed on the Council’s Facebook page.