Marc Elrich
{{Short description|American politician from Maryland}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2021}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Marc Elrich
| image = Marc Elrich (1).jpg
| caption = Elrich in 2014
| office = 7th Executive of Montgomery County
| term_start = December 3, 2018
| term_end =
| predecessor = Ike Leggett
| successor =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1949|11|2}}
| birth_place = Washington, D.C., U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| party = Democratic
| education = University of Maryland, College Park (BA)
Johns Hopkins University (MA)
| signature = Marc Elrich signature.svg
| otherparty = Democratic Socialists of America
| children = 4
| office1 = Member of the Montgomery County Council, At-large
| preceded1 = Steven Silverman,
Michael L. Subin
| succeeded1 = Gabe Albornoz,
Evan Glass,
Will Jawando
| termstart1 = December 2006
| termend1 = December 3, 2018
| residence = Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S.
| office3 =
| termstart2 = 1987
| termend2 = 2006
| office2 = Member of the Takoma Park City Council
}}
Marc B. Elrich (born November 2, 1949) is an American politician serving as the county executive of Montgomery County, Maryland.{{cite news|last=Barrios |first=Jennifer|title=Elrich promises change, 'more just society,' as he becomes Montgomery executive|date=December 3, 2018|newspaper=The Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/marc-elrich-to-be-sworn-in-as-montgomery-county-executive/2018/12/02/eee584c8-ecde-11e8-8679-934a2b33be52_story.html|language=en-US|access-date=December 3, 2018}} He is a former member of the Montgomery County Council and the Takoma Park City Council.{{Cite web |title=Marc B. Elrich, County Executive, Montgomery County, Maryland |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/mo/html/msa14727.html |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=msa.maryland.gov}} He became the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County Executive in the 2018 primary before winning the general election.
During his tenure on the Montgomery County Council and as Montgomery County executive, Elrich has a history of opposing and blocking increases in housing supply and development, amid a housing shortage.
Early life and career
Marc Elrich was born in Washington, D.C., near Takoma Park. His father was a postal worker and his mother was a waitress.{{cite news|last=Hendrix|first=Steve|title=Marc Elrich's pragmatism belies his radical reputation|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/11/AR2010101105583.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=March 30, 2018|date=October 12, 2010}} When he was ten, his family moved to Silver Spring. In 1963, he went to hear Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the March on Washington.{{cite web|last1=Kohn|first1=Greg|date=December 10, 2011|title=Marc Elrich and BRT: a political outsider scores a surprising success|url=http://takomavoice.com/2011/12/10/marc-elrich-and-brt-a-political-outsider-scores-a-surprising-success/|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921002730/https://takomavoice.com/2011/12/10/marc-elrich-and-brt-a-political-outsider-scores-a-surprising-success/|archive-date=September 21, 2020|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=Takoma Voice}} He attended Albert Einstein High School in Kensington and the University of Maryland. He was once arrested at an anti-apartheid rally. He worked as a manager in the automotive department at Montgomery Ward before getting a master's degree in teaching from Johns Hopkins University.{{cite web|last1=Peck|first1=Louis|title=The Contrarian of the County Council|url=http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/March-April-2013/Marc-Elrich/|website=Bethesda Magazine|date=March 21, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2018|language=en}}
Elrich taught 4th and 5th grade for 17 years at Rolling Terrace Elementary.{{cite web|last1=Schere|first1=Dan|title=Three Jews vie for MoCo executive job|url=http://washingtonjewishweek.com/39701/three-jews-vie-for-moco-executive-job/featured-slider-post/|website=washingtonjewishweek.com|date=June 28, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2018}}
Elrich served on the Takoma Park City Council from 1987 to 2006.
He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.{{cite web|last1=Barrios|first1=Jennifer|title=Marc Elrich: Candidate wants developers to pay more, would preserve social safety net|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/marc-elrich-candidate-wants-developers-to-pay-more-would-preserve-social-safety-net/2018/06/14/09f21614-5892-11e8-b656-a5f8c2a9295d_story.html|publisher=The Washington Post|access-date=May 21, 2023|date=June 18, 2018}}
Political career
=Montgomery County Council=
Elrich ran for the county council four times before getting elected in 2006.{{cite web|title=Montgomery County, Maryland – Election Returns|url=http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/mo/elect/general/00list.html|website=msa.maryland.gov|access-date=March 27, 2018}} Since that time, he has served three terms. He was elected with the most votes of any candidate in 2010 and 2014.{{cite web|last1=Metcalf|first1=Andrew|title=Marc Elrich Formally Launches County Executive Campaign|url=http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2017/Marc-Elrich-Formally-Launches-County-Executive-Campaign/|website=Bethesda Magazine|date=March 28, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2018|language=en}} The Washington Post endorsed his candidacy in 2010 and 2014, stating that he was viewed as somewhat anti-business, but advocated a business-beneficial transit system and had a strong focus on efficiency and the development and planning process.{{cite news|title=Spending, taxes are focus of Montgomery primaries|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/09/AR2010070905370.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=March 27, 2018|date=July 10, 2010}}{{cite news|last1=Board|first1=Editorial|title=Democratic endorsements for the Montgomery County Council|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/democratic-endorsements-for-the-montgomery-county-council/2014/05/26/97eec796-e410-11e3-8f90-73e071f3d637_story.html|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=March 27, 2018|date=May 26, 2014}}
He worked to have environmental concerns addressed in the Clarksburg Master Plan and he spearheaded the effort to protect Tenmile Creek.{{cite web|last1=O'Rourke|first1=Kevin|title=Germantown Pulse News for Germantown Md|url=https://www.germantownpulse.net/single-post/2014/10/23/Nine-Candidates-Vying-for-AtLarge-County-Council-Seats|website=Germantown Pulse News for Germantown Md|date=October 23, 2014|access-date=March 27, 2018|language=en}} The amendment that was passed requires development to supply environmental protections. He considered protecting the stream one of his highest environmental concerns at the time.{{cite web|title=Ten Mile Creek Reaction|url=http://www.mymcmedia.org/this-is-the-big-one-video/|website=mymcmedia|access-date=March 27, 2018}} He supported one bill protecting the tree canopy and sponsored another protecting street trees. Both were voted into law.{{cite web|last1=Reed|first1=Dan|title=Montgomery looks to strengthen urban tree canopy|url=https://ggwash.org/view/29841/preserving-tree-canopy-helps-your-health-and-the-economy|website=Greater Greater Washington|access-date=March 27, 2018|language=en}} He advocated for the elimination of cosmetic use of pesticides on private lawns because of their cancer-causing chemicals helping the county become the first locality in the country to do so and was considered a key co-sponsor of the legislation.{{cite news|last1=Turque|first1=Bill|title=Five things to know about Montgomery County's cosmetic pesticides ban|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/five-things-to-know-about-montgomery-countys-cosmetic-pesticides-ban/2015/10/07/5d0abd44-6d01-11e5-9bfe-e59f5e244f92_story.html|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=March 27, 2018|date=October 7, 2015}} He advocated against the use of artificial playing turfs that contain lead and other cancer-causing ingredients{{cite web|last1=Ryan|first1=Kate|title=Is there lead in Montgomery County's artificial turf fields?|url=https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2016/03/md-lawmakers-seem-information-artificial-turf-schools/|website=WTOP|access-date=March 27, 2018|date=March 22, 2016}} and sponsored a resolution banning crumb rubber turfs.{{cite web|title=Resolution to Support Use of Plant-Derived Materials for Infill in Artificial Turf|url=http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/Resources/Files/agenda/cm/2015/150129/20150129_TEED1.pdf|website=Montgomery County Council|access-date=March 27, 2018}} He voted for the Montgomery county five-cent bag tax to fund environmental cleanup efforts.{{cite news|last1=Laris|first1=Michael|title=Montgomery County Council passes 5-cent bag tax|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/montgomery-county-council-passes-5-cent-bag-tax/2011/05/03/AFePREjF_story.html|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=March 27, 2018|date=May 3, 2011}} He was lead sponsor of a bill to require large gas stations to be at least 500 feet from schools and parks.{{cite web|last1=Shay|first1=Kevin James|title=Residents seek 500-foot buffer from large gas stations|url=http://www.gazette.net/gazettecms/story.php?id=14564|website=www.gazette.net|access-date=March 27, 2018}}
In 2013, Elrich was the lead sponsor of legislation to increase the county's minimum wage, which raised it to $11.50 per hour.{{cite news|last=Turque|first=Bill|title=Montgomery Council votes to increase minimum wage|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/maryland-news/montgomery-council-votes-to-increase-minimum-wage/2013/11/26/ecc295c2-56ee-11e3-ba82-16ed03681809_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=March 26, 2018|date=November 26, 2013|language=en-US}} Elrich twice was the lead sponsor of legislation to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour in Montgomery County. In January 2017, a bill passed in the Council and was vetoed by then County Executive Ike Legget.{{cite news|last=Turque|first=Bill|title=Leggett vetoes $15 minimum wage in Montgomery County|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/leggett-vetoes-15-minimum-wage-in-montgomery-county/2017/01/23/f8973f34-e1a5-11e6-a547-5fb9411d332c_story.html?tid=a_mcntx|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=March 26, 2018|date=January 23, 2017|language=en-US}} In November 2017, a second bill passed and was signed into law, making Montgomery County the first county in Maryland with a $15 per hour minimum wage.{{cite news|last=Siegel|first=Rachel|title=Montgomery County Council unanimously approves $15 minimum-wage|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/montgomery-county-council-to-vote-on-latest-minimum-wage-bill/2017/11/06/38b088c8-c305-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=March 26, 2018|date=November 7, 2017|language=en-US}} At the time of the bill's passage, the State of Maryland's minimum wage was $9.25 per hour.{{cite web|url=https://civilrights.baltimorecity.gov/wage-commission/wages|title=Wage Commission: Wages|author=Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights|date=August 14, 2015|website=CivilRights.BaltimoreCity.gov|language=en-US|access-date=September 3, 2019}}
=Montgomery County Executive =
In 2017, Elrich declared his candidacy for county executive. He participated in public financing. The largest allowed contribution is $150. He did not accept money from developers or land use attorneys.{{cite news|last1=Turque|first1=Bill|title=Montgomery council member Marc Elrich enters 2018 race for county executive|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/montgomery-council-member-marc-elrich-enters-2018-race-for-county-executive/2017/03/28/f903ad16-13cf-11e7-ada0-1489b735b3a3_story.html|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=March 27, 2018|date=March 28, 2017}}
In 2019, Elrich banned Montgomery County police stations from displaying thin blue line flags. Acknowledging that the flag was a symbol of "support" to some and a symbol of "divisiveness" to others, he drew criticism from Governor Larry Hogan for the policy.{{cite web |date=November 3, 2019 |title=Maryland governor criticizes ban of 'thin blue line' flag |url=https://apnews.com/28e1dc17a9b945d1be2308922282fdc4 |website=Associated Press News |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=November 4, 2019}}
In 2019, The Washington Post editorial board called Elrich's decision to block construction of communication towers in Montgomery County a "victory for NIMBYism."{{Cite news |date=2019 |title=Marc Elrich gives NIMBYism a victory over safety in Montgomery County |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/marc-elrich-gives-nimbyism-a-victory-over-safety-in-montgomery-county/2019/06/25/1a00f314-9459-11e9-b570-6416efdc0803_story.html |work=The Washington Post}}
== Positions on housing and development ==
In 2013, Elrich was the lone vote to oppose a plan to preserve affordable housing along the Purple Line light rail corridor.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2017 |title=Montgomery County’s Marc Elrich compares Purple Line development to "ethnic cleansing"|url=https://ggwash.org/view/65614/montgomery-executive-candidate-marc-elrich-compares-purple-line-development-to-ethnic-cleansing|author=Dan Reed|website=ggwash.org |language=en}} In 2017, Elrich was criticized for describing the council's plan to allow denser housing construction around the stations of the planned 16-mile Purple Line as "ethnic cleansing".{{Cite news |last=Siegel |first=Rachel |date=2017-11-15 |title=Democratic candidates for Montgomery County executive debate how to build and protect a strong, local economy |language=en-US |work=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/democratic-candidates-for-montgomery-county-executive-debate-how-to-build-and-protect-a-strong-local-economy/2017/11/15/8ddf4790-c8b8-11e7-aa96-54417592cf72_story.html |access-date=2022-05-02 |issn=0190-8286}} He said he was sorry if his language was offensive, but he defended his comment saying that this is not just a Montgomery County problem but a nationwide problem and a "well-known fact" of what happens when rail lines take over communities.{{cite web|last1=Tallman|first1=Douglas|title=Councilmember Under Fire for "Ethnic Cleansing" Comment|url=http://www.mymcmedia.org/elrich-draws-flak-ethnic-cleansing-comment|website=Montgomery Community Media|access-date=March 27, 2018|date=November 16, 2017}}
During his tenure, Elrich has said he has tried to preserve affordable housing.{{Cite news|author=Rebecca Tan|title=In a liberal Maryland suburb, social justice reshapes the political debate over housing |language=en-US |work=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/01/07/montgomery-county-housing-election-elrich/ |date=January 7, 2022|issn=0190-8286}}{{cite web|title=Tangle in Takoma: Elrich and Leventhal vie for County Executive seat |website=Takoma Voice|url=http://takomavoice.com/2017/08/16/tangle-in-takoma/|access-date=March 27, 2018}}{{Cite news|author=Rebecca Tan|title=There's a plan to fix the DMV’s affordable housing crisis. But a key player’s not on board. |language=en-US |work=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/theres-a-plan-to-fix-the-dmvs-affordable-housing-crisis-but-a-key-players-not-on-board/2019/11/20/311ed7b8-0a2a-11ea-bd9d-c628fd48b3a0_story.html |date=November 20, 2019|issn=0190-8286}} Elrich has opposed market-rate housing construction,{{Cite news |title=Under attack, Montgomery County's Marc Elrich says he's misunderstood |language=en-US |work=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/05/01/montgomery-maryland-marc-elrich-primary/ |access-date=2022-05-02 |issn=0190-8286}} and higher density near public transit stations. He has opposed allowing duplexes, fourplexes and sixplexes in some neighborhoods that are exclusively zoned for single-family housing.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-26 |title=Montgomery Co. Exec. Elrich says initiative pitched as promoting affordable housing is ‘misleading’ and ‘a fraud’ |url=https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2024/09/montgomery-co-exec-elrich-says-initiative-pitched-as-promoting-affordable-housing-is-misleading-and-a-fraud/ |website=WTOP News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Brad |date=2025-01-13 |title=Opposition to controversial attainable housing strategy is growing in Montgomery County |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/maryland-montgomery-county-council-attainable-housing-plan-strategy-rezoning-single-family-homes-neighborhoods-residents-duplex-apartment-complex-will-jawando-kristen-mink-marc-elrich |website=WJLA |language=en}} In 2019, Elrich opposed a nonbinding council resolution to build 10,000 more housing units (most of them affordable housing) by 2030, saying that the county cannot afford to build that much affordable housing.{{Cite web |title=A Battle Over Housing Is Brewing In The 2022 Montgomery County Executive Race |url=https://dcist.com/story/21/06/11/housing-fight-heats-up-montgomery-county-executive-race/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612084604/https://dcist.com/story/21/06/11/housing-fight-heats-up-montgomery-county-executive-race/ |url-status=live |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=DCist |language=en}} He has cast doubt on projections by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments on the need for more middle-income and low-income housing.{{Cite web |title=Is Montgomery County's Top Official Practicing 'NIMBYism In Disguise?' |url=https://wamu.org/story/19/11/25/is-montgomery-countys-top-official-practicing-nimbyism-in-disguise/ |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=WAMU |language=en}} In 2019, Elrich said that he rejected the concept of missing middle housing, and said that Montgomery County did not lack housing for middle earners.{{Cite web |last=Alpert|first=David|title=Marc Elrich says middle-income housing isn't a big priority for Montgomery County |url=https://ggwash.org/view/72532/marc-elrich-says-no-missing-middle-montgomery-county|date=June 12, 2019|website=ggwash.org |language=en}}
In 2019, he opposed a zoning change that allowed homeowners on single-family zoning plots to build accessory dwelling units, saying that it would "fundamentally alter" neighborhood character and not lead to more affordable housing – the zoning change was approved unanimously by the council. In 2019, he said he would prevent tearing down affordable housing to "build housing for millennials."{{Cite news|author=Jennifer Barrios|title=Elrich takes heat for comment about housing for 'millennials' |language=en-US |work=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/elrich-takes-heat-for-comment-about-housing-for-millennials/2019/01/17/c72c4b3a-1a68-11e9-9ebf-c5fed1b7a081_story.html |date=January 17, 2019|issn=0190-8286}} In 2020, Elrich vetoed a bill giving tax breaks to developers who built high-rise buildings on top of Metro stations, but the council overrode his veto. Elrich has frequently called for higher taxes on real estate developers.
Housing activists have characterized Elrich as a NIMBY.{{Cite news |date=2022 |title=Town Talker: Affluent but in decline, Montgomery County to pick future |url=https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2022/07/13/town-talker-montgomery-county-executive-election-marc-elrich |work=Axios}}
Elrich voted against the White Flint Mall II sector plan because Elrich stated that the plan would have created 6,000 residential units located too far from a Metro station.{{cite news |last=Earley |first=Neal |title=Council hopes to spur growth south of Rockville |url=http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/news/local/item/6130-council-hopes-to-spur-growth-south-of-rockville |access-date=March 26, 2018 |work=Montgomery County Sentinel |language=en-US}} He voted against the Bethesda Master Plan because it failed to consider the effect the increased density would have on roads and schools.{{cite news |last=Earley |first=Neal |title=County approves new Bethesda sector plan |url=http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/news/local/item/5276-county-approves-new-bethesda-sector-plan |access-date=March 26, 2018 |work=Montgomery County Sentinel |language=en-US}} He voted against the Lyttonsville Sector Plan because he stated that it would increase housing costs and force residents to move out,{{cite magazine |last=Rodgers |first=Bethany |title=County Council Approves Lyttonsville Development Plan |url=https://bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2017/County-Council-Approves-Lyttonsville-Development-Plan/ |access-date=September 3, 2019 |magazine=Bethesda Magazine |language=en-US |publication-place=Bethesda, Md. |publication-date=February 7, 2017}} as well as the Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan.{{cite magazine |last=Kraut |first=Aaron |title=Council Finalizes Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan |url=http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2013/Council-Finalizes-Chevy-Chase-Lake-Sector-Plan/ |access-date=September 3, 2019 |magazine=Bethesda Magazine |language=en-US |publication-place=Bethesda, Md. |publication-date=July 30, 2013}} He opposed a proposal to sell land adjacent to the White Oak Food and Drug Administration campus because local roads and infrastructure were not equipped to handle additional traffic and students.{{cite news |last=Turque |first=Bill |date=February 14, 2017 |title=Montgomery Council approves revised White Oak science center plan |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/council-approves-revised-white-oak-science-center-plan/2017/02/14/677848a4-f2c1-11e6-b9c9-e83fce42fb61_story.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |newspaper=The Washington Post |language=en-US}} In 1995, he joined with community members and fought against a proposed mega mall in downtown Silver Spring.
= 2026 Montgomery County Council election =
During the 2024 elections, Montgomery County voters approved a referendum backed by the Montgomery County Republican Party to limit the county executive to two consecutive terms, blocking Elrich from running for a third term.{{cite news |last1=Bixby |first1=Ginny |title=Elrich facing final two years in office after term-limit referendum passes |url=https://moco360.media/2024/11/06/elrich-facing-final-two-years-in-office-after-term-limit-referendum-passes/ |access-date=November 18, 2024 |work=MoCo360 |date=November 6, 2024}} On November 18, 2024, Elrich announced that he would run for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council in 2026.{{cite news |last1=Bixby |first1=Ginny |title=Elrich will reportedly run for County Council |url=https://moco360.media/2024/11/18/elrich-will-reportedly-run-for-county-council/ |access-date=November 18, 2024 |work=MoCo360 |date=November 18, 2024}}
Personal life
Elrich has four children. Two were foster children, including a son who has Down syndrome. He has lived in Takoma Park for most of his life. He is Jewish. On January 1, 2022 it was announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|url=https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/01/montgomery-co-executive-marc-elrich-tests-positive-for-covid-19/|title = Montgomery Co. Executive Marc Elrich tests positive for COVID-19|date = January 2022}}
2018 elections
=Primary election results=
The Democratic primary election was held on June 26, 2018.{{cite web |title=Montgomery County, Maryland – Primary Election Returns 2018 |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/mo/elect/primary/mo2018p.html |website=Maryland State Archives |date=December 21, 2018}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Democratic primary results
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Marc Elrich
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 37,532
| percentage = 29.02
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = David Blair
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 37,455
| percentage = 28.96
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Rose Krasnow
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 19,644
| percentage = 15.19
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Roger Berliner
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 16,710
| percentage = 12.92
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = George L. Levanthal
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 13,318
| percentage = 10.30
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party=Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate=Bill Frick
|votes=4,687
|percentage=3.62
}}
{{Election box majority no change
| votes = 77
| percentage= 0.06
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 129,346
| percentage= 100.00
}}
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=General election results=
The general election was held on November 6, 2018.{{cite web |title=Montgomery County, Maryland – General Election Returns 2018 |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/mo/elect/general/mo2018.html#executive |website=Maryland State Archives |date=December 21, 2018}}
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Montgomery County Executive election, 2018
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Marc Elrich
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 225,900
| percentage = 64.3%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Nancy Floreen
| party = Independent (United States)|Unaffiliated
| votes = 67,402
| percentage = 19.2%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| candidate = Robin Ficker
| votes = 57,489
| percentage = 16.4%
}}
{{Election box candidate no change
| candidate =
| party = Write-ins
| votes = 356
| percentage = 0.1%
}}
{{Election box majority no change
| votes = 158,498
| percentage = 45.1%
| change = +8.8
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 351,150
| percentage= 100.0%
}}
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2022 elections
=Primary election results=
The Montgomery County executive primary election was held on July 19, 2022.{{cite web |title=Montgomery Co. update: Elrich leading Blair by 42 votes with just 34 ballots left to count |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/montgomery-co-update-elrich-leading-blair-by-42-votes-with-just-34-ballots-left-to-count/ar-AA10on2c?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=249f6275fced4b05a94a7516eb7c15f5 |website=Microsoft Start MSN News |date=August 6, 2022}} On August 6, Elrich declared victory with a 42 vote lead over Blair, but Blair released a statement saying he would request a recount pursuant to Maryland law.{{Cite web |last=Umaña |first=José |date=2022-08-07 |title=Blair to request recount in tight race for Montgomery Co. executive |url=https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/08/with-34-ballots-left-to-count-elrich-leads-montgomery-co-executive-democratic-primary/ |access-date=2022-08-07 |website=WTOP News |language=en}} Elrich ended up winning the recount by 32 votes.{{cite news |title=Blair concedes to Elrich as Montgomery County Executive primary recount gets certified |url=https://wjla.com/news/local/blair-concedes-elrich-montgomery-county-executive-election-becomes-certified-maryland-moco-democrat-primary-dmv-elections-certification-recount |access-date=August 24, 2022 |work=WJLA-TV |date=August 24, 2022}}
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| title = Democratic primary results
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Marc Elrich
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 55,504
| percentage = 39.20
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = David Blair
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 55,472
| percentage = 39.18
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Hans Riemer
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 28,193
| percentage = 19.91
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Peter James
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 2,429
| percentage = 1.72
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{{Election box total no change
| votes = 141,598
| percentage= 100.00
}}
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=General election results=
The general election was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Elrich defeated Montgomery County GOP chairman Reardon Sullivan.{{Cite web |title=Montgomery County, Maryland - General Election Returns 2022 |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/mo/elect/general/mo2022.html#executive |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=msa.maryland.gov}}{{Election box begin|title=Montgomery County Executive election, 2022}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link|candidate=Marc Elrich (incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=251,897|percentage=75.11%|change=+10.37}}
{{Election box candidate with party link|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=Reardon Sullivan|votes=81,410|percentage=24.27%|change=+8.06}}
{{Election box write-in with party link|votes=2,083|percentage=0.62%|change=+0.52}}
{{Election box total no change|votes=335,390|percentage=100.00%}}
{{Election box hold with party link no swing|winner=Maryland Democratic Party}}
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External links
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- [https://www.marcelrich.org/ Campaign website]
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