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County Council Member · District 7 · Montgomery County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceHarold Maldonado is a lifelong Montgomery County resident running for County Council Member in District 7 as a Republican candidate. He describes himself as a father, entrepreneur, and soccer coach who has spent over 30 years serving his community rather than pursuing a career in politics. As an economist, intelligence analyst, and business owner, he positions himself to bring real-world economic experience that the current council lacks. Maldonado emphasizes restoring accountability, defending working families, and bringing common-sense leadership back to local government. His campaign focuses on reclaiming values of faith, family, freedom, and fairness while addressing concerns about public safety, education, taxes, and small business support.
Sources: Campaign website
Harold is not a career politician—he's a father, an entrepreneur, a soccer coach, and a lifelong Montgomery County resident who has spent over 30 years serving his community.
The status quo is no longer acceptable. Council members have demonstrated incompetence and a lack of leadership, eroding any semblance of accountability as public servants.
I am running for County Council because the people of District 7 deserve a voice that will fight for them.
Montgomery County was once a model for the state—now, it's a cautionary tale and a county in decline.
This campaign is about reclaiming the values that built Montgomery County—faith, family, freedom, and fairness.
Source: haroldmaldonado.com
Public Safety
Maldonado states he is running to restore public safety and clean up District 7, noting that public safety has been ignored under current leadership.
“To restore public safety and clean up District 7. For 4 years, misguided policies, bureaucratic overreach, and political complacency have eroded our quality of life in District 7—businesses are leaving, taxes and costs are rising, schools are declining, and public safety is being ignored.”
Economic Development
He advocates for small businesses through economic policy overhaul and opposes policies that harm local economy.
“To advocate for small businesses via an overhaul of economic policies. I bring something the current County Council has largely lacked—real-world economic experience in both public and private sectors.”
Education
Maldonado challenges failed policies that have harmed children in MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools).
“To challenge the failed policies that have harmed our children in MCPS. For 4 years, misguided policies... schools are declining.”
Tax Policy
He addresses concerns about rising property taxes and utility bills as key community challenges.
“He understands the real-world challenges families face every day: rising property taxes, rising utility bills... To advocate for residents who have been ignored by Dawn Luedtke.”
Government Ethics
Maldonado calls for accountability and transparency in county government operations.
“To bring accountability and transparency to the Airpark in Gaithersburg. To restore accountability in the council. To bring common sense back to a corrupt and compromised council.”
According to Moderately MOCO's candidate introduction series, Harold Maldonado submitted information identifying himself as a Republican running for District 7. The article notes his background as an economist, intelligence analyst, entrepreneur, and lifelong resident seeking to restore accountability in county government. No external controversies or endorsements are mentioned in the provided coverage.
“To challenge the failed policies that have harmed our children in MCPS. For 4 years, misguided policies... schools are declining.”
Source“To restore public safety and clean up District 7. ...public safety is being ignored.”
Source“To advocate for small businesses via an overhaul of economic policies. I bring something the current County Council has largely lacked—real-world economic experience in both public and private sectors.”
Source“He understands the real-world challenges families face every day: rising property taxes, rising utility bills...”
Source“To bring accountability and transparency to the Airpark in Gaithersburg. To restore accountability in the council.”
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