Marilyn Balcombe

County Council in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

Marilyn Balcombe is a candidate for County Council in Montgomery County District 2, Maryland — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Democratic.

Also running: Arian Borghei.

Marilyn Balcombe, a Democrat, is the Vice President of the Montgomery County Council, representing District 2. A resident of the Upcounty for nearly 30 years, she is a strong advocate for her community. Before her election in 2022, she was the President and CEO of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, where she focused on land use planning, transportation, and economic development. Her earlier career includes serving as an Organizational Psychologist at the U.S. Department of Energy and as the first Executive Director of the BlackRock Center for the Arts. Balcombe holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, and a Bachelor's in Accounting.

Website: https://www.marilynbalcombe.com