The Ballot Brief
Maryland
Candidate profile

We use AI to research and write election information. Errors are possible. Verify important details with official sources.

Laurie-Anne Sayles

Democratic · Maryland · 2026

Running for Montgomery County Council At Large, Maryland

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Speeding up permitting for affordable housing, per Bethesda Magazine
  • Expanded tenant protections, per Bethesda Magazine
Biography

The only incumbent in the 2026 at-large Council race, wrapping up her first term, per Bethesda Magazine. Worked with Councilmember Andrew Friedson to speed up permitting for affordable housing developments and co-sponsored the More Housing NOW initiative, per Bethesda Magazine.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

On the ballot

Montgomery County Council At LargeMaryland · 2026Montgomery County sample ballot

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
How we source this

Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified October 16, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

Verify with the official filingSee everything on your ballotMaryland 2026 ballotThe Ballot Brief home