Press Release: Jud Qualifies for Public Financing

Mayor Jud Ashman Raises Over $60,000 From More Than 125 Montgomery County Residents in Under 30 Days

Historic fundraising qualifies Ashman’s campaign for public financing in record time 

GAITHERSBURG, Md. – December 16, 2025 – Jud Ashman, Mayor of Gaithersburg, announced today that his campaign for County Council District 3 has exceeded 125 individual Montgomery County resident contributions and raised more than $60,000 (including the expected public match). The total raised has eclipsed the $10,000 needed to qualify for the Montgomery County public financing system. Ashman accomplished this major milestone in less than 30 days after filing his candidacy.

“Our campaign to bring needed change to Montgomery County has gotten off to an amazing start,” Ashman said. “From a groundswell of local contributors that have allowed us to qualify for public financing in near record time to endorsements from every corner of the district, the hunger for change in Montgomery County is palpable.

 “Everywhere we go, people tell us they are ready for a more affordable county, strong schools that give every child the education they deserve and a government that works for all – regardless of background.”

With such strong early support, the Ashman team is moving decisively to raise the funds necessary to wage a strong campaign that reaches out to every Democratic voter in District 3 with a vision of a Montgomery County that is stronger, safer and more affordable than ever.

For more than two decades, Ashman has been working to strengthen his community as a former president of his local PTA, a member of the Gaithersburg City Council and, for the last 11 years, as Mayor of Gaithersburg. 

Additional endorsements and policy priorities will be announced in the weeks ahead.

Learn more at VoteJud.com.