From MD Board of Elections Website - Offices Up for Election in 2026

Qualifications for Candidates for Office

Montgomery County Candidate Filing Information

"The Montgomery County Board of Elections is accepting candidate filings for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election starting Tuesday February 25, 2025, 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 the Montgomery County Board of Elections at 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 210, in Gaithersburg.  It should be noted that an appointment to file is required."