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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 raceDr. Prabu Selvam is a Democratic candidate for the Montgomery County Council At-Large seat in the 2026 primary. Born and raised in Montgomery County, his professional background includes service as a U.S. Air Force officer, an emergency room physician, and a humanitarian worker. His campaign is built around the theme "Selvam means Service" and a platform he calls the "Build MoCo" plan. Selvam emphasizes his commitment to public service, integrity, and compassion, citing his diverse experience in the military and medicine as foundational to his leadership style. He is utilizing public financing for his campaign, pledging to reject corporate donations in favor of small-dollar contributions from individuals. His stated priorities include human rights, education reform, affordable housing, and the growth of private sector jobs.
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"Dr. Prabu Selvam has been an Air Force officer, ER physician and humanitarian worker. With experience, integrity, and compassion at his core, he is ready to serve the community where he was born and raised."
"I am only accepting donations from regular people like you. No corporate money and no big donations. With matching funds, even a $5 donation becomes $30!"
"Fighting for human rights, education, affordable housing and private sector jobs!"
Source: prabuselvam.com
Government Ethics
Utilizing public financing to ensure the campaign is funded by individuals rather than special interests.
“I am only accepting donations from regular people like you. No corporate money and no big donations.”
Economic Development
Advocating for the creation and support of private sector jobs within the county.
“Fighting for... private sector jobs!”
Housing
Promoting the availability and development of affordable housing.
“Fighting for... affordable housing”
Education
Listed as a primary pillar of his platform alongside human rights.
“Fighting for human rights, education...”
News reports list Prabu Selvam as one of 17 Democratic candidates running for four at-large seats on the Montgomery County Council. Coverage focuses on his status as a contender in a crowded 2026 primary field following the closing of candidate submissions.
“Fighting for human rights, education, affordable housing and private sector jobs!”
Source“Fighting for... affordable housing”
Source“Fighting for... private sector jobs!”
Source“Dr. Prabu Selvam has been an... ER physician”
Source“US Air Force veteran”
Source“I am only accepting donations from regular people like you. No corporate money and no big donations.”
Source“Learn more about Dr. Prabu Selvam’s Build MoCo plan!”
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