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2026 Primary Candidate Filing Deadline: Feb. 24, 9 PM

Montgomery County Board of Elections Feb 11, 2026
FromMontgomery County, MD
Email“CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE APPROACHES”
ReceivedFeb 11, 2026
The Montgomery County Board of Elections has announced that the deadline to file a Certificate of Candidacy for the 2026 Primary Election is 9 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Candidates for County Executive, County Council, State's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Sheriff, Board of Education (Districts 1, 3, 5, and At-Large), and Central Committee seats may file in person at 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 210, Gaithersburg. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 240-777-8610 or emailing candidatefiling@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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