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County Council Member, Montgomery County
District 3
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county council member votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.
Taxes & budget
Jud AshmanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ricky Fai MuiRepublican
- Supports funding fire departments and school facilities
Public safety
Jud AshmanDemocratic
- Supports community policing and behavioral health response
Ricky Fai MuiRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Jud AshmanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ricky Fai MuiRepublican
- Proposes tying MCPS salaries to performance metrics
Housing
Jud AshmanDemocratic
- Supports zoning and permitting changes to increase housing supply
- Supports strengthening the MPDU inclusionary housing program
Ricky Fai MuiRepublican
- Supports prefabricated, stackable housing units
- Supports rezoning malls for mixed residential and commercial use
Economy & jobs
Jud AshmanDemocratic
- Supports investment in infrastructure, workforce and small businesses
Ricky Fai MuiRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jud AshmanDemocratic
- Supports delivering safety-net services through nonprofit partners
Ricky Fai MuiRepublican
- Supports performance metrics and self-sufficiency goals for social services
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.