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2 candidates are tracked for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kristin Mink and Josephine Salazar. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Kristin Mink (Democratic), Josephine Salazar (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 5, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

Kristin Mink

Democratic

A Montgomery County Councilmember since December 2022, serving on the Council's Education and Culture Committee, per kristinmink.com.

2026 priorities (per the kristinmink.com)

Transparency in MCPS budgeting and funding for special education and school security staff
Rent stabilization and tenant protections
Multilingual resources and support for immigrant residents

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Josephine Salazar

Republican

A retired federal worker from Burtonsville with experience in technology policy, agricultural support, small-business advocacy and election security initiatives, per josephinesalazar.com.

2026 priorities (per the josephinesalazar.com)

Addressing police staffing shortages and reducing violent crime
Returning schools to core learning and STEM instruction
Road repairs and modernizing major highways including the Beltway, I-270 and Route 29

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Candidate roster from official Montgomery County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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