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County Executive · Montgomery County · 2026 Primary
The County Executive serves as the chief administrator of the county, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and enforcing laws passed by the County Council. This official proposes the annual budget that directs how local tax dollars are spent on services such as public schools, roads, and emergency response. The County Executive also has the power to appoint department heads and can sign or veto legislation affecting the entire county.
View all candidates in this racePeter James is a Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Executive in the 2026 primary, appearing at forums alongside other contenders like Will Jawando and Evan Glass. He positions himself as an anti-corporate fascism advocate who seeks to replace billionaire-controlled technology with public and worker-owned alternatives. His platform includes divesting county funds from tech giants like Oracle and Microsoft that he claims support ICE surveillance operations. James proposes revenue generation through selling autonomous eTrikes and Guideways to other jurisdictions, aiming to eliminate property taxes entirely. He also highlights his past experience in the 1980s competing with Oracle for contracts and developing a government management system.
Sources: Campaign website
Immigration
James advocates for stopping ICE operations by cutting off data feeds and contracts with tech companies that enable surveillance.
“To STOP ICE, We Must Do More... Shut Down video feeds, to ICE, from traffic cameras, license plate readers and police networked home doorbell cameras”
Tax Policy
James proposes eliminating property taxes by generating revenue through selling county assets like Guideways.
“Sell it to other jurisdictions that oppose Trump and eliminate Taxes and Generate $100B in County revenue”
Transportation
He plans to introduce autonomous eTrikes to reduce emissions and congestion while providing affordable housing.
“Autonomous eTrikes will eliminate 30% of MoCo's green house gas emissions, eliminate traffic congestion and be the fastest mode of travel in MoCo.”
Government Ethics
James calls for replacing corporate technology with public alternatives to prevent surveillance and corporate control.
“Replace Techno-Fascist Billionaires technology with Public & Worker Owned Technology.”
The Maryland Matters article reports on Democratic candidates for Montgomery County Executive appearing at forums in April 2026. Peter James is listed among the five Democrats running for the top job alongside Will Jawando and Evan Glass. The forum discussion focused largely on outgoing Executive Marc Elrich's proposed budget, though James was present as a candidate seeking to replace term-limited Elrich.
“To STOP ICE, We Must Do More... Shut Down video feeds, to ICE, from traffic cameras...”
Source“Instead of getting a 6% raise in taxes, you get a check.”
Source“Autonomous eTrikes will eliminate 30% of MoCo's green house gas emissions...”
Source“Autonomous eTrikes will eliminate 30% of MoCo's green house gas emissions...”
Source“Replace Techno-Fascist Billionaires technology with Public & Worker Owned Technology.”
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