By Adam Pagnucco.
Council Member Will Jawando, who is serving in his second term as an at-large council member, has established a public financing campaign account to run for county executive.
An extract from Jawando’s campaign account filing with identifying information redacted.
Jawando’s run for executive has been expected for a long time. Aside from his two successful council races, he has run unsuccessfully for District 20 delegate (in 2014), U.S. House in District 8 (in 2016) and U.S. Senate (in 2023). My sources have previously identified him as one of the three most likely people to be the next county executive (along with Council Members Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass, the latter of whom is already running). Jawando previously hinted at a run on the Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi but his formation of a campaign account makes it official.
Last night, Jawando followed up with this mass email promoting a kickoff event on May 21.
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From: Team Jawando <info@willjawando.com>
Date: Mon, May 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Subject: Join us for a VERY special announcement…
Hi friend,
We are at a turning point — a moment that demands bold and courageous leadership. Will Jawando is a leader of the people, and for the people, and on Wednesday, May 21st, from 6-8pm in downtown Silver Spring, he’s making a major announcement in the fight for justice and expanded opportunity for everyone.
Will has never wavered in his commitment to the people of Montgomery County. From expanding affordable housing, to championing education, supporting our businesses, to protecting workers’ rights, Will’s leadership has been a light in challenging times — and now, he’s ready to take the fight even further. But no leader wins these fights alone. He needs you.
We need you with us on May 21st. Come stand alongside Will and a community of supporters who believe in a county that works for everyone. Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come — and build the momentum to shape what comes next. Click here to RSVP.
We can’t wait to see you there — together, we can make history.
Onward,
Team Jawando
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This leaves me with two questions.
First, when will Friedson get in?
And second, who else will run?