Bethesda Magazine reported on Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando officially filing with the state to run for county executive in 2026. The article highlights Jawando’s commitment to running a people-powered campaign by opting into the county’s public campaign financing system.
“This campaign is about all of us—the working families, students, seniors, and immigrants who make Montgomery County such a vibrant and resilient community. By participating in public financing, we’re sending a clear message: we don’t need to rely on big money or corporate interests to build a winning campaign. We’re powered by people, and we’re ready to fight for them every day.”
— Will Jawando
Jawando’s campaign achieved the public financing threshold of 500 in-county contributions in just 42 days after launching on May 21, making it the fastest in Montgomery County history to reach that milestone. By opting into public financing, Jawando agreed not to accept contributions over $500 from individuals and to reject all contributions from corporations and special interests.