By Adam Pagnucco.
A new group of elected officials has endorsed Council Member Andrew Friedson for county executive. They include State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Board of Education Member Rita Montoya, six current municipal elected officials and three former municipal elected officials. The municipal officials come from Brookeville, Kensington, Poolesville and Rockville.
Previously, Friedson has been endorsed by four state senators, former county executive candidate David Blair and the fire fighters union. I won’t run every endorsement in every race, but these illustrate both prominent supporters and geographic diversity. The latter is important for a district-based candidate running countywide like Friedson.
Friedson’s announcement is reprinted below.
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Contact: John Block
Email: john@andrewfriedson.com
Website: www.andrewfriedson.com
August 12, 2025
Councilmember Andrew Friedson Announces Broad Coalition of Community Leaders and Elected Officials Endorsing Campaign for County Executive
Endorsements from leaders across Montgomery County underscore Friedson’s wide appeal and record of pragmatic, results-driven leadership
BETHESDA, MD — Andrew Friedson’s campaign for Montgomery County Executive today announced a broad coalition of endorsements from countywide and local elected officials. This diverse group of supporters represents a wide range of communities, highlighting Friedson’s appeal and his commitment to uniting the county around a common vision for the future.
The new endorsements include:
- Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy
- Kensington Mayor Tracey Furman
- President, Poolesville Town Commissioners Jim Brown
- Rockville Councilmember Adam Van Grack
- Board of Education Member Rita Montoya
- Poolesville Commissioner Ed Reed
- Kensington Councilmember Conor Crimins
- President, Brookeville Town Commissioners Dan Ennis
- Former Rockville Mayor Susan Hoffmann
- Former Rockville Mayor Steve Van Grack
- Former Poolesville Commissioner Valaree Dickerson
“I am incredibly honored to have the trust and partnership of these distinguished leaders from every corner of Montgomery County who roll up their sleeves every day to serve our community,” said Friedson. “These endorsements reflect our campaign’s core belief that by working together, we can build a more affordable, prosperous, and inclusive future for all residents. Our message is resonating and our momentum is building with people who are ready for pragmatic leadership that delivers real results.”
This growing list of endorsements highlights Friedson’s ability to build consensus and unite various communities around his campaign’s key priorities: increasing affordability, fostering economic opportunity, promoting public safety, and providing quality local programs and services. The campaign has already announced support from Senators Craig Zucker, Sara Love, Nancy King and Brian Feldman, business leader and philanthropist David Blair, and the first labor endorsement of the cycle from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1664.
For more information about Andrew Friedson’s campaign for County Executive, to get involved, or to RSVP for upcoming campaign events, please visit www.andrewfriedson.com or follow the campaign on social media at facebook.com/andrewfriedson and x.com/amfriedson.