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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 raceRadwan Chowdhury is a first-generation immigrant and longtime Montgomery County resident running for Montgomery County Council At-Large with over 25 years of experience delivering results across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He currently serves as Chair of the East County Citizens Advisory Board, Maryland Comptroller's Faith Advisory Board, Fairland–Briggs Chaney Master Plan Implementation Committee, and Founding Chair of the UDiON Foundation focused on poverty alleviation and education access. As a former Chief Operating Officer at Freddie Mac, Citigroup, and Bank of America, he has managed multi-million-dollar budgets and led organizational transformation initiatives including reducing service response times by 40% and increasing stakeholder satisfaction by 25%. His campaign centers on restoring trust in government through accountability, fiscal discipline, responsible growth, and transparent governance while emphasizing that Montgomery County's diversity is its strength.
Sources: Campaign website
"Montgomery County has extraordinary talent, diversity, and potential. But we are becoming less affordable and less competitive. We do not lack values — we lack disciplined execution. I'm running to ensure that government works as effectively as the residents it serves."
"I am committed to building a county that is more affordable, more accountable, more competitive, and truly inclusive."
"My leadership philosophy is grounded in leading with integrity, governing with discipline, and serving with humility."
"Together, we can build Montgomery County that is: I am running to raise the standard of oversight, restore trust in development decisions, protect fiscal stability, expand opportunity responsibly, and ensure that government works as effectively as the residents it serves."
Source: radwancampaign.com
Affordability & Economic Stability
Expanding affordable and workforce housing, protecting families from structural tax instability, supporting small businesses, attracting major employers, and preparing for federal workforce disruptions
“"Chowdhury's campaign centers on a Five-Pillar Blueprint focused on: Affordability & Economic Stability — Expanding affordable and workforce housing, protecting families from structural tax instability, supporting small businesses, attracting major employers, and preparing for federal workforce disruptions."”
Education & Youth Success
Strengthening MCPS accountability, closing achievement gaps, expanding career and technical education, and investing in youth violence prevention and mental health access
“"Education & Youth Success — Strengthening MCPS accountability, closing achievement gaps, expanding career and technical education, and investing in youth violence prevention and mental health access."”
Responsible Growth & Modern Infrastructure
Requiring infrastructure-first zoning approvals, increasing transparency around data center expansion, accelerating capital projects, and improving transportation access while reducing congestion
“"Responsible Growth & Modern Infrastructure — Requiring infrastructure-first zoning approvals, increasing transparency around data center expansion, accelerating capital projects, and improving transportation access while reducing congestion."”
Public Safety, Community Trust & Inclusion
Advancing data-driven public safety strategies, strengthening hate-crime prevention, protecting immigrant communities, and promoting transparency in law enforcement metrics
“"Public Safety, Community Trust & Inclusion — Advancing data-driven public safety strategies, strengthening hate-crime prevention, protecting immigrant communities, and promoting transparency in law enforcement metrics."”
Transparent & Accountable Government
Taxpayer trust must be earned every year through disciplined oversight and measurable results
“"Radwan Chowdhury is running for Montgomery County Council At-Large to bring accountability, fiscal discipline, and responsible growth to Montgomery County government."”
External news coverage from USANewsOnline reports that Radwan Chowdhury announced his candidacy on February 24, 2026, pledging to raise local government standards through disciplined oversight and responsible growth. Bangla Press notes he presents himself as an experienced administrator and community leader who hopes to support service-oriented initiatives benefiting the Bangladeshi community in Maryland if elected.
“"Education & Youth Success — Strengthening MCPS accountability, closing achievement gaps, expanding career and technical education, and investing in youth violence prevention and mental health access."”
Source“"Affordability is not just about housing — it is about everyday life."”
Source“"Public Safety, Community Trust & Inclusion — Advancing data-driven public safety strategies, strengthening hate-crime prevention, protecting immigrant communities"”
Source“"Responsible Growth & Modern Infrastructure — Requiring infrastructure-first zoning approvals, increasing transparency around data center expansion"”
Source“"I am running to raise the standard of oversight, restore trust in development decisions, protect fiscal stability"”
Source“"Affordability & Economic Stability — Expanding affordable and workforce housing, supporting small businesses, attracting major employers"”
Source“"Protecting immigrant communities" and "The Trust Act (Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act)"”
Source“"Transparent & Accountable Government — Taxpayer trust must be earned — every year."”
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