Councilmember Evan Glass Qualifies for Public Financing in Montgomery County Executive Race

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass announced that his campaign for County Executive has successfully qualified for public financing, achieving this milestone in just two months. He raised over $40,000 from at least 500 county residents, marking the fastest qualifying period in the history of the county's public financing system. Glass expressed pride in the grassroots support his campaign is garnering, asserting it demonstrates a growing momentum across Montgomery County. Candidates who qualify can receive up to $870,170 in matching funds, designed to limit corporate influence in local politics. The Democratic primary is scheduled for June 2026, positioning Glass as a notable contender.

As the first openly gay candidate for County Executive, he emphasizes progressive policies aimed at housing affordability, economic expansion, and climate action. Glass has served on the County Council since 2018 and has a background in journalism and youth advocacy. His campaign focuses on engaging residents in discussions about pressing community issues.