Montgomery County Candidate Guide for Pro-Palestinian Voters

Watermelon Ballot is a resource to help Montgomery County voters see where candidates really stand on Palestine. Polls show that the vast majority of Democrats — 92% — want to end U.S. military aid to Israel, yet elected officials remain far behind their base. Too often, candidates are opaque about their views — refusing to take a stand, and even crafting public forums so these questions don’t get asked.

Constituents are hungry for clear, honest information so they can make informed choices at the ballot box. The Watermelon Ballot aims to shine a light on candidates’ positions, empower voters to make informed choices, and perhaps even push some candidates to change their public-facing stance on Palestinian human rights and liberation.

About Watermelon Ballot

Candidate Positions

Choose the category to see candidates’ public facing stance on Palestine.

Click here to find who represents you. Choose lookup and enter your address. Once you know your districts (State and County), you can look up your candidates below.

County Councilmembers

Reclaim the Ballot, Reclaim Your Voice

We know there’s deep distrust in both major parties — and for good reason.

But that’s exactly why your voice matters. The system only changes when people show up and use every tool available to them. One of the most powerful tools, especially in a place like Montgomery County where every elected official is in the Democratic party is to vote in the primary (see our “Super Voter” video).

You can still be Independent, or Green, and vote for whoever you like in the General election. But voting in the primary helps to shape “which” Democrat gets the nomination.

By reclaiming your voice and voting your values, you help bring the conversation back to the people — and back to justice.

Do it for accountability. Do it for democracy. Do it for Palestine.