Government Elections  

Candidate filing deadline looms

Residents who want to run for public office have until Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. to file for the primary election in June.

Candidates can run for the following county positions:

  • Executive, council
  • State’s Attorney
  • Clerk of the Circuit Court
  • Register of Wills
  • Sheriff
  • Board of Education (districts with opening only)
  • Republican or Democratic central committee.

Candidates are required to file a Certificate of Candidacy with the Montgomery County Board of Elections  located at 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 210, in Gaithersburg. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are accepted

Individuals interested in filing for any federal or state office should contact the Maryland State Board of Elections.

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact: 240-777-8610 or CandidateFiling@montgomerycountymd.gov.

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