Celeste C. Iroha

Celeste C. Iroha is a candidate for County Executive Primary Election in 2026 in Montgomery County, Maryland. Running as Democratic.

County Executive in Montgomery, Maryland

Also running: Mithun Banerjee, Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass, Peter James, Will Jawando, Shelly Skolnick, Esther Wells.

Celeste C. Iroha was a Democratic candidate for County Executive in Montgomery County, Maryland. A healthcare professional with eight years of experience as a Registered Medical Assistant and Community Health Worker, her platform prioritized healthcare equity. Iroha is also a gun violence survivor and an advocate for gun safety legislation. She earned an associate degree from Brightwood College in 2017. In October 2025, she withdrew from the race for health reasons. Prior to her county executive campaign, she had filed to run for U.S. House in Maryland's 4th Congressional District but did not appear on the primary ballot.

Website: https://www.celesteiroha.com