Watch where Esther stands, follow the campaign trail, and read the coverage.
Featured video
Play video: Candidate Statement: Esther Wells
Campaign Films
Short films made for the campaign.
Play video: Crime & Public Safety
Play video: Her Goals
Shorts
Play video: Taxes
Play video: Safety
Play video: Meet Esther Wells
Play video: Standing Against Antisemitism
Taxes & Budget
Testimony and statements on taxes, the county budget and oversight.
Play video: Opposing the 100% Bag Tax Increase
Play video: Reduce the Income Tax Rate, Restore the $692 ITOC Credit
Play video: Budget, Taxes & Cost of Living (GGCC Forum)
Play video: FY2027 Operating Budget: Public Comments
Play video: Grants & Contracts Lack Oversight
Shorts
Play video: Standing Up for Seniors & Laid-Off Federal Workers
Play video: Restore the $692 ITOC Property Tax Credit
Schools
Testimony before the Board of Education and school safety.
Play video: Board of Education Testimony: Extended School Year Staffing
Play video: Board of Education Testimony
Shorts
Play video: Fund School Repairs Now
Play video: When Principals Asked for SROs
Public Safety
Shorts
Play video: Vision Zero Has Failed
Play video: Defund the Police: Wrong for Montgomery County
Standing Against Hate
Protecting houses of worship and standing with the Jewish community.
Play video: In Solidarity with the Rabbi & SSJC Against Bill 23-26
Play video: Testimony on Bills 18-26 and 23-26
Forums & Interviews
Play video: A Closer Look at the County Executive Candidates
Play video: GGCC Forum: Opening Statement
Shorts
Play video: Guest on the Kim Klacik Show
On the Campaign Trail
Events, appearances, and community visits.
Play video: Friendship Picnic in Wheaton
Play video: Meet & Greet
Play video: Meet & Greet
Shorts
Play video: National Night Out 2026
Play video: Visiting Leisure World
Play video: National Night Out at Leisure World
Play video: Ivorian Festival in Silver Spring
In the Press
Coverage and mentions from local media.
- WTOP News · Jun 29, 2026Jawando, Wells set for Montgomery County executive race in November
- WJLA · Apr 15, 2026Montgomery County leaders weigh in on potential tax hikes to fund schools
- Bethesda Magazine · Mar 30, 2026County executive candidates discuss regional issues at Wheaton Collective forum
- Bethesda Magazine · Feb 25, 2026Additional county executive candidates emerge ahead of Tuesday filing deadline
- Montgomery County Republican ClubMontgomery County Needs a Real Leader. Her Name is Esther Wells.
- Montgomery County Republican ClubA Breath of Fresh Air in Montgomery County