Voters Elect Monique Ashton as Rockville Mayor

Rockville, Maryland, recently held its election where Monique Ashton was elected as mayor, receiving 7,190 votes, or 58. 71% of the total. Her challenger, Mark Pierzchala, secured 5,006 votes (40. 88%), alongside 51 write-in votes. Six councilmembers were elected, with Kate Fulton leading the council race with 8,867 votes.

The overall voter turnout was notable, with 12,637 ballots cast, which is a 3. 47% increase from the previous election in 2019. Four nonbinding advisory referendum questions were also included on the ballot, addressing issues such as voting age and term limits for elected officials. The election results are unofficial until certified on November 14, and provisional ballots may affect the final numbers. An inauguration ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council is scheduled for November 19 at F.

Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, and the first council meeting will take place on November 20. This election marks the 67th in Rockville's history, reflecting the city's ongoing democratic engagement.