Montgomery Co. Councilmember Will Jawando Suffers Heart Attack, Office Says

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, who's in the running to serve as the next county executive, was hospitalized over the weekend after suffering a heart attack.

Jawando's office released a statement Monday, detailing that the heart attack took place Saturday morning as the councilmember was participating in his "regular weekend pickup basketball game."

"He was immediately taken to The George Washington University Hospital, where doctors successfully placed a stent," reads the statement. "His doctors are confident in his full recovery given his strong overall health."

"Councilmember Jawando and his family are grateful to God for the friends who acted quickly and to the exceptional doctors, nurses, and staff at The George Washington University Hospital. They are deeply thankful for the outpouring of support and prayers from neighbors, colleagues, and supporters from across the county and state," the statement adds.

The 43-year-old councilmember is due to be released from the hospital later this week.

At the direction of attending physicians, his office will be implementing adjusted office activities over the next few weeks.

It's unclear whether Jawando will be participating in his next campaign event, which is scheduled for Thursday at the Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co. in Olney.

Jawando is facing off against Republican nominee Esther Wells in the November election.