Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jud Ashman and Ricky Fai Mui. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jud Ashman (Democratic), Ricky Fai Mui (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 3, 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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Jud Ashman

Democratic

Top priorities

Addressing the county's affordability crisis
Revitalizing aging neighborhoods
Investing in education and local job growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ashman owns and operates a web design, development and hosting business, Web Mobile Image, and has served nearly 25 years in Gaithersburg elected office, including as mayor since 2014, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Miami and a master's degree in accounting and financial management, and founded the Gaithersburg Book Festival, per the campaign site.

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Ricky Fai Mui

Republican

Top priorities

Pursuing educational reform with disciplined, well-resourced schools
Increasing government accountability and spending transparency
Supporting safe neighborhoods and job attraction to the region

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mui chairs the Rockville City Commission and serves as a recruiter for the U.S. Naval Academy, per the campaign site. Mui is a 12 year U.S. Navy veteran who has also worked at Frito Lay, Accenture and Novaces as a federal contractor, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 3 in 2026?

When is the Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 3 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

Jud Ashman, full profile Ricky Fai Mui, full profile Official Maryland election office