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Will These Leads Hold? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Four years ago, I was working for county executive candidate David Blair. On primary election night (July 19), Blair held a 1,062...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/25/will-these-leads-hold/
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The Challenge Ahead - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. The primary election is over. And since the winners of the Democratic primary have gone on to win all of MoCo’s state...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/24/the-challenge-ahead/
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The Inevitable Election - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Eight years ago, four candidates won their first Democratic council primary: Gabe Albornoz, Evan Glass and Will Jawando (running at-large) and Andrew...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/23/the-inevitable-election/
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Prediction Time, Part Four - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described our methodology and polled our sources on a few state legislative races. Part Two discussed Congressional District 6 and...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/23/prediction-time-part-four/
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State Senator Mailing for Friedson - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Seven of MoCo’s nine state senators have endorsed Council Member Andrew Friedson for executive. Note their authority lines on the mailer below,...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/22/state-senator-mailing-for-friedson/
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County Executive TV Spending by Day - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Most county races rely on mail, digital and field programs. The exception is the county executive race, in which top-level candidates draw...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/22/county-executive-tv-spending-by-day/
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County Council At-Large Questionnaire: AI - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. Should the county government use AI (artificial intelligence) to support the work of county employees? If so, how?...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/21/county-council-at-large-questionnaire-ai/
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Council Lit - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. I have been trying to post as much candidate lit as I can, but because there are so many candidates and not...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/21/council-lit/
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County Council District Questionnaire: AI - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. Should the county government use AI (artificial intelligence) to support the work of county employees? If so, how?...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/21/county-council-district-questionnaire-ai/
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Kagan's Recommendation Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Last week, I wrote about a series of mailers containing sample ballots on behalf of “Democratic teams” that actually reflected selections made...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/20/kagans-recommendation-mailer/
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House District 16 Mail - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. House District 16 is one of the most contested races in the county this cycle. Following are mailers from Delegate Marc Korman,...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/20/house-district-16-mail/
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County Executive Questionnaire: AI - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. Should the county government use AI (artificial intelligence) to support the work of county employees? If so, how?...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/20/county-executive-questionnaire-ai/
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The Nicest Non-Endorsements Ever - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. No one has ever been nicer about not endorsing candidates than Congressman Jamie Raskin. Yes, Jamie has endorsed a few safe incumbents...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/20/the-nicest-non-endorsements-ever/
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Affordable Maryland PAC Targets Elrich, Sayles - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. The Affordable Maryland PAC, a Super PAC financed by the real estate industry which has been running negative TV ads against Will...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/19/affordable-maryland-pac-targets-elrich-sayles/
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Prediction Time, Part Three - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described our methodology and polled our sources on a few state legislative races. Part Two discussed Congressional District 6 and...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/19/prediction-time-part-three/
6 days ago
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County Council District Questionnaire: One Program to Reduce or Eliminate - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. The county’s more than $7 billion budget funds hundreds of programs. Name one program that you think should...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/19/county-council-district-questionnaire-one-program-to-reduce-or-eliminate/
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How Many Democrats Will Vote? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is one of the most important questions about this year’s Democratic primary: How many people will vote? This question is of...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/19/how-many-democrats-will-vote/
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UFCW Mailer for Milam - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Check out the sender on the mailer below supporting the candidacy of Will Milam, who is running against Sheriff Max Uy. The...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/18/ufcw-mailer-for-milam/
7 days ago
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Police, Fire Fighters Get Tough - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1664, two county unions who have endorsed Council Member...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/18/police-fire-fighters-get-tough/
7 days ago
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County Council At-Large Questionnaire: One Program to Reduce or Eliminate - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. The county’s more than $7 billion budget funds hundreds of programs. Name one program that you think should...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/18/county-council-at-large-questionnaire-one-program-to-reduce-or-eliminate/
7 days ago
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Prediction Time, Part Two - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described our methodology and polled our sources on a few state legislative races. Today, let’s ask them about two races...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/18/prediction-time-part-two/
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Friedson's Third Tax Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Andrew Friedson, who is running for county executive, has sent out his third mailer on the subject of taxes. (Actually,...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/17/friedsons-third-tax-mailer/
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Prediction Time, Part One - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. This is the most common question I have been asked over the last several months. “Who do you think is going to...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/17/prediction-time-part-one/
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County Executive Questionnaire: One Program to Reduce or Eliminate - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. The county’s more than $7 billion budget funds hundreds of programs. Name one program that you think should...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/17/county-executive-questionnaire-one-program-to-reduce-or-eliminate/
8 days ago
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The Real Power of the Apple Ballot - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In my survey on endorsements, my sources voted for the Montgomery County Education Association’s Apple Ballot as the most influential endorsement in...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/17/the-real-power-of-the-apple-ballot/
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Realtor Mailers for Council Candidates - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. This election cycle has seen more activity by Super PACs and independent expenditure committees than any cycle I have so far seen...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/16/realtor-mailers-for-council-candidates/
9 days ago
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Jawando: "Together, We Will Win" - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Will Jawando, who is running for executive and has been targeted by at least a million dollars in negative TV...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/16/jawando-together-we-will-win/
9 days ago
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County Council At-Large Questionnaire: Three Things to Make the County More Affordable - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. If you are elected, name three specific things you would do to make the county more affordable. Fatmata...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/16/county-council-at-large-questionnaire-three-things-to-make-the-county-more-affordable/
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The Most Influential MoCo Endorsements, Part Six - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. And now the most influential MoCo endorsement. All comments come from sources except for those appearing under my name. (See Part One...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/16/the-most-influential-moco-endorsements-part-six/
9 days ago
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State Board of Elections Clears Jawando - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. In response to a complaint filed against Council Member Will Jawando’s county executive campaign alleging that he illegally coordinated with the Working...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/15/state-board-of-elections-clears-jawando/
10 days ago
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Laurie-Anne Sayles's Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. At-large Council Member Laurie-Anne Sayles, who is running for a second term, has sent out the mailer to voters shown below.
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/15/laurie-anne-sayless-mailer/
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The Most Influential MoCo Endorsements, Part Five - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. And now the second most influential MoCo endorsement, at least from a historical perspective. All comments come from sources except for those...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/15/the-most-influential-moco-endorsements-part-five/
10 days ago
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What are the Democratic Team Sample Ballots? - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Last Friday, mailers purporting to represent a “Montgomery County Democratic Team” and characterizing themselves as a “sample ballot” landed in mailboxes across...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/15/what-are-the-democratic-team-sample-ballots/
10 days ago
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County Council District Questionnaire: Three Things to Make the County More Affordable - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. If you are elected, name three specific things you would do to make the county more affordable. District...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/14/county-council-district-questionnaire-three-things-to-make-the-county-more-affordable/
11 days ago
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Friedson's Second Tax Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Andrew Friedson, who is running for county executive, has sent out his sixth mailer. This is also his second one...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/14/friedsons-second-tax-mailer/
11 days ago
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Glass's New Watchdog Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Evan Glass, who is running for county executive, has sent out a mailer emphasizing his role as a watchdog. And...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/14/glasss-new-watchdog-mailer/
11 days ago
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County Executive Questionnaire: Three Things to Make the County More Affordable - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. If you are elected, name three specific things you would do to make the county more affordable. Mithun...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/13/county-executive-questionnaire-three-things-to-make-the-county-more-affordable/
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Zucker's Mailer for Friedson - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. District 14 State Senator Craig Zucker, who has endorsed Council Member Andrew Friedson for executive, has sent the mailer below to Democratic...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/13/zuckers-mailer-for-friedson/
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Jawando's Education Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Will Jawando, who is running for county executive, has sent out the mailer on education shown below.
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/13/jawandos-education-mailer/
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Josie Caballero's Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Council at-large candidate Josie Caballero has sent out the mailer to voters shown below.
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/12/josie-caballeros-mailer/
13 days ago
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County Council At-Large Questionnaire: Private Sector Job Creation - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. Montgomery County is near the bottom of large jurisdictions in the region in terms of the number of...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/12/county-council-at-large-questionnaire-private-sector-job-creation/
13 days ago
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New Affordable Maryland PAC TV Ad Targets Jawando and Glass - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. The Affordable Maryland PAC, a Super PAC financed by the real estate industry that has previously run a negative TV ad against...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/12/new-affordable-maryland-pac-tv-ad-targets-jawando-and-glass/
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The Most Influential MoCo Endorsements, Part Four - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Now to numbers five, four and three among the most influential MoCo endorsements. All comments come from sources except for those appearing...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/12/the-most-influential-moco-endorsements-part-four/
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Marc Elrich's Mailer - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. County Executive Marc Elrich, who is term limited, is running for an at-large seat on the county council. Elrich previously held such...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/11/marc-elrichs-mailer/
14 days ago
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Update: This post now contains a copy of the mailer.
montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/10/a...
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Affordable Maryland PAC Mails for Council Candidates (Updated) - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. The Affordable Maryland PAC, a Super PAC financed by the real estate industry, has been running negative TV ads against Council Member...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/10/affordable-maryland-pac-mails-for-council-candidates/
14 days ago
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The Most Influential MoCo Endorsements, Part Three - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Let’s begin our list of most influential MoCo endorsements as voted on by our sources. All comments come from sources except for...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/11/the-most-influential-moco-endorsements-part-three/
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County Council District Questionnaire: Private Sector Job Creation - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is today’s question. Montgomery County is near the bottom of large jurisdictions in the region in terms of the number of...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/11/county-council-district-questionnaire-private-sector-job-creation/
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Affordable Maryland PAC Mails for Council Candidates - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. The Affordable Maryland PAC, a Super PAC financed by the real estate industry, has been running negative TV ads against Council Member...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/10/affordable-maryland-pac-mails-for-council-candidates/
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The Most Influential MoCo Endorsements, Part Two - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One discussed the methodology of this series, which summarizes my sources’ opinions on the most influential endorsements in MoCo elections. Soon,...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/10/the-most-influential-moco-endorsements-part-two/
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Kate Stein's Walk Piece - Montgomery Perspective
By Adam Pagnucco. Shown below is a walk piece by Chevy Chase resident Kate Stein, who is running for Delegate in District 18. Her opponents...
https://montgomeryperspective.com/2026/06/10/kate-steins-walk-piece/
15 days ago
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