Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 2

See where Balcombe and Borghei stand on housing and jobs. Names follow official Montgomery County election filings.

About this race

Marilyn Balcombe (Democratic), Arian Borghei (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 2, 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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Marilyn Balcombe, is on the ballot.

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Marilyn Balcombe

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Creating jobs and expanding the county's tax base
Increasing affordable housing while preserving neighborhood character
Reducing traffic and expanding early education access

Biography

Balcombe is the incumbent County Councilmember for District 2, serving a first term after nearly 30 years of community service as an advocate for Upcounty residents, per the campaign site. Balcombe's background includes work in civic organizations, county government and nonprofit organizations, per the campaign site.

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Arian Borghei

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Make Montgomery County more affordable
Strengthen the local economy and private-sector jobs
Improve government accountability and efficiency

Biography

Arian Borghei is a community volunteer who worked at Calmra, Inc., a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities, per the campaign site. The campaign site says he ran for Student Member of the Board (SMOB), has supported local initiatives at school board meetings, and has worked with residents on affordability, public safety and government responsiveness.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marilyn Balcombe and Arian Borghei. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and jobs.

When is the Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 2 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.

How do I see my exact Montgomery County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Marilyn Balcombe, full profile Arian Borghei, full profile Official Maryland election office