Sec. 16-21. Requirements for certification.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 16-21 (2026)
Sec. 16-21. Requirements for certification.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To qualify as a certified candidate:
(1)
a candidate for Executive must collect from County residents at least:
(A)
500 qualifying contributions; and
(B)
an aggregate total of $40,000;
(2)
a candidate for At-Large Councilmember must collect from County residents at least:
(A)
250 qualifying contributions; and
(B)
an aggregate total of $20,000; and
(3)
a candidate for District Councilmember must collect from County residents at least:
(A)
125 qualifying contributions; and
(B)
an aggregate total of $10,000.
(b)
An applicant candidate must deposit all eligible contributions received into the candidate’s publicly funded campaign account. An applicant candidate must deliver to the Board a copy of a receipt for each qualifying contribution.
(c)
A candidate must apply to the Board for certification during the qualifying period.