Jawando declares victory in Montgomery County executive primary amid commanding lead
Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando declared victory in the Democratic primary for county executive in Maryland’s largest county, taking a commanding lead even though the Associated Press had not yet projected a winner. Jawando, backed by endorsements from outgoing County Executive Marc Elrich, has pitched progressive policies and coalition-building, while Andrew Friedson has run a more business-focused campaign and has yet to concede. The race, in a county that has elected Democrats to the post for decades, could reshape housing and growth policy in the DC suburbs.