MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Election Day is Nov. 3, and residents will be voting for candidates running in local, state and congressional races.
Maryland's race for governor and lieutenant governor pits incumbents Wes Moore and Aruna Miller against Republicans Dan Cox and Rob Krop.
Also in contention for the state's top post are Green Party candidates Andy Ellis and Owen Silverman Andrews and Working Class Party team Cathy White and Cathy Permut.
In the Maryland General Assembly, dozens of House of Delegates and Senate seats are up for grabs in the 2026 election cycle.
County-wise, voters will have the chance to make selections for the Board of Education's at-large post and 1st, 3rd and 5th district seats in addition to every district's council member post.
The outcome of the races will heavily impact critical decision-making on the county's budgetary, housing, transportation and school policies.
Residents can register on Election Day. However, voters must provide documentation that confirms both their identity and address.
Permissible documents include a valid Maryland driver's license, learner's permit, or state ID card. A change-of-address card, paycheck, bank statement, or utility bill can also prove residence.
On Election Day, residents must vote at their assigned polling place. Otherwise, they must vote by provisional ballot, according to the Board of Elections.
Residents can use an online tool provided by the state to find their designated voting district and polling station.
Election Day voting will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can request mail-in ballots in person at their local board but must be submitted by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Note: You can check the status of mail-in or provisional ballots online. Anyone who requested a mail-in ballot and decides to vote in person on Election Day must vote by provisional ballot at the polls.
Competing for the county executive post are Democrat Councilmember Will Jawando and Esther Wells, the Republican candidate who previously ran for the 1st District on the Montgomery County school board in the 2022 election.
The two candidates were whittled down from a list of seven candidates, five Democrats and two Republicans.
The county executive position the pair are challenging oversees the daily administration of county departments and submits proposals for the county budget.
The current County Executive is Marc Elrich (Democrat), who is running for an at-large seat on the County Council.
One of the most contested races this election cycle was for the County Council at-large seat, which saw 18 candidates vie for the four-year post.
After the primary, however, just five candidates advanced to the November election. Only four candidates can be proclaimed winners.
The five candidates who advanced include:
The at-large position is responsible for voting on the county's operating budget, introducing and passing legislation and providing oversight on multiple departments.
To view a full list of candidates in Montgomery County at the local level, click here.
* indicates candidates who returned Patch's questionnaire
This election season, in addition to voting for candidates, voters will also face three ballot questions.
The ballot topics are state budget funding, temporary judicial appointments, and the controversial redistricting measure that nearly didn't make the cut.
Questions that will be on the November ballot are below:
For full coverage of the 2026 election in Maryland, go here.
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