County Council in Montgomery County District 6, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Natali Fani-González — County Council in Councilmanic District 6, Maryland

  Natali Fani-González serves as the President of the Montgomery County Council, representing District 6 as a Democrat. First elected in 2022, she chairs the Economic Development Committee and is a member of the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee. Her policy priorities include economic opportunity, public safety, and early care and education. Prior to her council service, Fani-González was the Vice Chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board, where she served for seven years, focusing on equitable land use, environmental justice, and community engagement. She has been a key player in supporting the county's life sciences sector and addressing the needs of small, local, and immigrant-owned businesses.

• Sonia A. Garcia — County Council in Councilmanic District 6, Maryland

  Dr. Sonia Garcia is a Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council in District 6. A lifelong resident of Montgomery County and a product of its public schools, she is the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants. Garcia holds a Ph.D. and formerly worked as a federal employee at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Running on a platform of "Neighborhoods First. Accountability Always," she advocates for a government that is more responsive and transparent to its residents. Her campaign emphasizes protecting neighborhoods, strengthening trust, and ensuring that government decisions reflect the needs of the community.

• Louella Tham — County Council in Councilmanic District 6, Maryland

  Louella Tham is a Republican candidate running for Montgomery County Council in District 6, Maryland. Her campaign platform, themed "We the People First!", advocates for a refocus on serving the community's primary needs of safety, health, and prosperity. Tham has expressed concerns that past legislation concerning green energy and safety has led to increased financial burdens for residents without delivering corresponding environmental or security benefits. She is one of the Republican candidates who has filed for the upcoming primary election.