Barbara Ebel
Candidate for Register of Wills, Montgomery County
Background
- Occupation
- Public administrator
- Campaign website
- barbaraebel.com
A public administrator with more than 25 years in public service.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to seek new office funding sources
She names the proposed elimination of Maryland's inheritance tax, which has funded the office, as its biggest challenge.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Register of Wills (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we will advocate for alternative funding models with state legislators, streamline operations for cost savings, prioritize technology upgrades through grants”
Government & transparency
Proposes monthly public workshops on wills and estate planning
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Register of Wills (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Workshops: Monthly sessions on wills and estate planning with expert speakers.”
Proposes multilingual materials and cultural liaisons
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Register of Wills (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Create multilingual materials and establish cultural liaisons to bridge gaps between staff and residents.”
All sources (3)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Montgomery County Register of Wills (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.