The African-American community had a successful primary election in Maryland on June 23, 2026, with several African-American candidates securing nominations for key county executive posts and state delegate positions, including the potential addition of Adrian Boafo to the congressional delegation.
Tag: Will Jawando
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Multi-racial coalitions boost new faces in Maryland primary election
A multi-racial coalition in Maryland’s primary election positions new leaders in county and congressional races, supported by Governor Wes Moore.
Posted inMaryland Government
Jawando’s campaign for Montgomery County executive picks up steam and new endorsements
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando’s bid for county executive is gaining momentum with endorsements from Progressive Maryland, the Working Families Party, and several local leaders. He joins a five-person Democratic field to replace outgoing Executive Marc Erlich, with no Republican candidates yet filed ahead of the February 2026 deadline.
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Young People for Progress: Empowering those under 35 to better their communities
Young People for Progress, a community organizing and social justice nonprofit, was founded by Danielle Blocker in 2019 to increase political power among young adults and youth, and advocate for issues such as voter education, restorative justice and banning consent searches.
