CANDIDATE FILING OPEN

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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. 

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact our staff at 240-777-8610 or [email protected]. 

Candidates for all other offices on the 2026 Primary ballot should contact the Maryland State Board of Elections for deadlines and filing locations.  

For other election related information, call 240-777-8500, visit www.777vote.org, the Maryland State Board of Elections’ website at http://elections.state.md.us, or follow the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Facebook or Twitter.  

 

Your Voice, Your Vote 2024!

Media Contact: Gilberto Zelaya 240-777-8625