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Montgomery County, Maryland

Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 7

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2 candidates are tracked for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dawn Luedtke and Harold Maldonado. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Dawn Luedtke (Democratic), Harold Maldonado (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Council, Councilmanic District 7, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

Dawn Luedtke

Democratic · Incumbent

Has represented Montgomery County Council District 7 since first being elected in 2022, with a focus on public safety, education and behavioral health, per montgomerycountymd.gov and campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the dawnluedtke.com)

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Harold Maldonado

Republican

An economist and analyst who is the Republican candidate for Montgomery County Council District 7, per The MoCo Show.

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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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