FOX 5 DC reports that, with about 70% of the ballots counted, Will Jawando held a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive, capturing 40.8% of the vote. FOX 5 noted that Jawando’s platform centers on education, affordable housing and targeted tax reform.
On public schools:
“We need to invest in what makes us strong,” Jawando said in a statement. “Every dollar you put into MCPS [Montgomery County Public Schools] you get multiple fold back in economic growth, in better educational attainment and less crime.”
Jawando went on to win the primary with 40.15% of the vote and was certified as the Democratic nominee on July 8. He faces the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.