Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie Yang and Reardon "Sully" Sullivan. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Julie Yang (Democratic), Reardon "Sully" Sullivan (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 1, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Julie Yang

Democratic

Top priorities

Education accountability and measurable results in the school system
Financial responsibility and effective use of tax dollars
Support for special education and other high-need students

Per the campaign site.

Biography

An educator, community advocate and small-business owner who serves as a Montgomery County Board of Education member and former board president, per julieyang.org. Previously worked as a Pre-K teacher and MCPS college and career readiness advisor, per julieyang.org.

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Reardon "Sully" Sullivan

Republican

Top priorities

Limiting county spending increases to the rate of inflation
Encouraging private-sector business development and job creation
Restoring School Resource Officers to high schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sullivan is a professional engineer who has owned an architectural engineering firm for more than 30 years, per the campaign site. Sullivan is a LEED-accredited green design professional and longtime Montgomery County resident who founded the Stop the Spend ballot petition initiative, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 1 in 2026?

When is the Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 1 election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Julie Yang, full profile Reardon "Sully" Sullivan, full profile Official Maryland election office