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County Council Member (At-Large) · Montgomery County · 2026 Primary
At-large county council members represent the entire county rather than a specific geographic district, making decisions that affect all residents. They are responsible for passing local laws, overseeing land use and zoning, and approving the county budget which determines funding for schools, roads, and public safety. This office is vital because these members balance the needs of the whole community to set the county’s long-term priorities and tax rates.
View all candidates in this raceHamza Khan is a local political activist running for Montgomery County Council at-large who describes himself as the child of immigrants and a son of Montgomery County. He holds degrees from UMBC and Georgetown University and has served on the front lines of issues ranging from protecting Ten Mile Creek to advocating for immigrant communities through the Maryland Trust Act. According to his campaign, he is the only candidate running who has lived in each major region of the county and understands the pressures families face as a caregiver to siblings with special needs. He has appeared on major news networks, including Fox News and Al Jazeera, where he defended working families and immigrant communities at the highest levels of public discourse. External news sources describe him as one of several last-minute entrants who filed candidacy paperwork in the final week before the deadline. He appears on a crowded field of 17 candidates, all Democrats, competing for four at-large seats in the June primary election. Khan emphasizes his commitment to building bridges across faiths and communities, noting he organized the first-ever joint Muslim-Hindu political event in county history. His campaign focuses on practical solutions including affordable housing, education investment, transparent government, and combating hate through interfaith coalitions.
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Affordable Housing
Modernizing zoning and expanding the Housing Opportunity Fund so families can afford to stay in the communities they love.
“"Modernizing zoning and expanding the Housing Opportunity Fund so families can afford to stay in the communities they love."”
Education & Schools
Investing in MCPS and building workforce pathways through Montgomery College for every student.
“"Investing in MCPS and building workforce pathways through Montgomery College for every student."”
Transparent Government
Strengthening ethics, oversight, and civic participation so government works for everyone.
“"Strengthening ethics, oversight, and civic participation so government works for everyone."”
Immigration
Protecting immigrant communities and ensuring accessible services.
“"Protecting immigrant communities and ensuring accessible services."”
Environment
Protecting drinking water, forests, and open space.
“"Protecting drinking water, forests, and open space."”
Transportation
Strengthening Metro access and reducing congestion.
“"Strengthening Metro access and reducing congestion."”
Local Economy
Supporting small businesses and expanding economic opportunity.
“"Supporting small businesses and expanding economic opportunity."”
Bethesda Magazine and The Banner report that Hamza Khan filed for office in the last week alongside other late entrants like Matt Losak. He is part of a crowded field of 17 candidates, all Democrats, competing for four at-large seats on the County Council. While no specific controversies are detailed in these articles, he is identified as a local political activist joining an election cycle where incumbent Laurie-Anne Sayles seeks reelection and former council members Will Jawando and Evan Glass have moved to run for county executive.
“"Modernizing zoning and expanding the Housing Opportunity Fund so families can afford to stay in the communities they love."”
Source“"Investing in MCPS and building workforce pathways through Montgomery College for every student."”
Source“"Strengthening ethics, oversight, and civic participation so government works for everyone."”
Source“"Protecting immigrant communities and ensuring accessible services."”
Source“"Protecting drinking water, forests, and open space."”
Source“"Strengthening Metro access and reducing congestion."”
Source“"Supporting small businesses and expanding economic opportunity."”
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