Will Jawando

is fighting to fulfill the Montgomery Promise

Called “the progressive leader we need” by the late Congressman John Lewis, Will “Yemi” Jawando is a civil rights lawyer, Obama White House alum, and At-Large Montgomery County Councilmember fighting for the village that raised him.

Why I'm running for County Executive.

While Trump wages war on our schools, our federal workers, and our immigrant neighbors, Montgomery County needs a County Executive who will fight back.

For too long, our county government has moved too slowly while housing costs crush working families, developers call the shots, and too many communities get left behind. We can't afford more caution. We need courage.

I'm running for County Executive because I've spent my entire career fighting for people the system wasn't built for — from the Obama White House to the County Council. I've taken on powerful interests before, and I'll do it again.

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We support Will Jawando.

MCEA Montgomery County Education Association

CASA Immigrant Rights Organization

"Will Jawando is the leader Montgomery County needs right now."

Kweisi Mfume U.S. Congressman

"If you want a leader who will take us to achieve the things we are capable of achieving, then you elect Will."

Marc Elrich Montgomery County Executive

"Will Jawando has the courage, the experience, and the heart to lead Montgomery County forward."

Ana Sol Gutierrez Former Maryland State Delegate

"There's no mistake about his values, his purpose, his understanding of the issues."

Aisha Braveboy Prince George's County Executive

"Will has always shown up for our community — not just with words, but with action."

Pam Queen Maryland State Delegate

"What sets Will apart is that he doesn't just stand up for what's right even when it's hard — he finds a way to get it done."

Kristin Mink Montgomery County Councilmember

"Will doesn't just talk about supporting people like me, he puts it into action."

Izola Shaw Rockville City Councilmember

LiUNA Laborers' District Council

Working Families Party

Progressive Maryland

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Will in Action

Will joins his colleagues in introducing the Montgomery County Trust Act, protecting immigrant communities from federal overreach

Will honors Willie Pearl Mackey King, the Montgomery County resident who smuggled Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail to the world

Marking six years of the CROWN Act, introduced by Will and then-Councilmember Nancy Navarro — the first county in the nation to enact the law

Will and Councilmember Kristin Mink introduce the Unmask ICE Act and the County Values Act to protect transparency and public safety

Will reports back after over 400 neighbors joined the Winter Storm Response Town Hall and he brought their concerns directly to DOT and MCPS officials

Will speaks at the County Council's commemoration of Black History Month