Montgomery County Candidate Guide for Pro-Palestinian Voters

Watermelon Ballot is a resource to help Montgomery County voters see where candidates really stand on Palestine. Polls show that the vast majority of Democrats — 92% — want to end U.S. military aid to Israel, yet elected officials remain far behind their base. Too often, candidates are opaque about their views — refusing to take a stand, and even crafting public forums so these questions don’t get asked.

Constituents are hungry for clear, honest information so they can make informed choices at the ballot box. The Watermelon Ballot aims to shine a light on candidates’ positions, empower voters to make informed choices, and perhaps even push some candidates to change their public-facing stance on Palestinian human rights and liberation.

About Watermelon Ballot

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Learn where MoCo candidates stand on Palestine

Step 1 : Learn where Your State Representatives Stand on Palestine

Click here to find who represents you (input your address on the lookup option). You will be able to vote for the Govenor and Senate/Delegates from your legislative district.

Governor

District 9 Senator and Delegates

District 14 Senator and Delegates

District 15 Senator and Delegates

District 16 Senator and Delegates

District 17 Senator and Delegates

District 18 Senator and Delegates

District 19 Senator and Delegates

District 20 Senator and Delegates

District 39 Senator and Delegates

Step 2 : Learn where Your County Representatives Stand on Palestine

The County representatives you can vote for are the County Executive, one Councilmember from the district you live in and four At-Large County Councilmembers. You can find your Council District here.

County Executive

District 1 Councilmember

District 2 Councilmember

District 3 Councilmember

District 4 Councilmember

District 5 Councilmember

District 6 Councilmember

District 7 Councilmember

At-Large Councilmembers (vote for up to 4)

Step 3: Take Action

  1. Check back on this site as candidates may change their position.

  2. Tell your friends that this information guide is available.

  3. Hand out flyers (print here) at an event you are going to. Or volunteer (use the contact form) to go with others to flyer at metros and farmer’s markets.

  4. Contact candidates to ask their position. If they hear the question often, they may change their position. If you do get new information, share it so we can update this site.

  5. Register for a party* no later than June 2, 2026 and vote IN THE PRIMARY on June 23, 2026. (Watch our 90-second video about why the Primary Election is more important than the General Election).

    *Note - The Green Party doesn’t have ballot listings in the primary, so consider registering with another party so you can vote in the Primary. You can still vote Green Party in the General Election.

Reclaim the Ballot, Reclaim Your Voice

We know there’s deep distrust in both major parties — and for good reason.

But that’s exactly why your voice matters. The system only changes when people show up and use every tool available to them. One of the most powerful tools, especially in a place like Montgomery County where every elected official is in the Democratic party is to vote in the primary (see our “Super Voter” video).

You can still be Independent, or Green, and vote for whoever you like in the General election. But voting in the primary helps to shape “which” Democrat gets the nomination.

By reclaiming your voice and voting your values, you help bring the conversation back to the people — and back to justice.

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Do it for accountability. Do it for democracy. Do it for Palestine.