Summer 2026

Working for Gaithersburg and Rockville

Thank you for visiting my website. These are challenging times for Maryland families, nonprofits, students, and federal workers. During the 2026 legislative session, I focused on protecting our communities through enhanced 9-1-1 and 3-1-1, lowering costs, strengthening our elections , supporting nonprofits, and making government work more effectively. Read my full 2026 Session legislative summary.

Among the highlights of our 2026 legislative session are:

• Lowering Costs & Providing Energy Relief: Helping families reduce utility bills and supporting clean energy investments through my new Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (G.R.E.E.N.) program.
• Strengthening Education: Supporting Blueprint funding, civic education, and student success.
• Modernizing Public Safety: Advancing the nation’s first statewide, AI-powered 3-1-1 system to reduce pressure on our 9-1-1 Centers.
• Defending Maryland Values: Protecting immigrant communities, reproductive health care access, and civil rights.
• Updating Our Election Laws: Expanding ballot access, simplifying ballot language, and improving safety at our polling places.
• Supporting Nonprofits: Creating tools and funding opportunities for Maryland’s nonprofit sector, including G.R.E.E.N. (described above).

What We’re Working On

Even after the legislative session ends, our efforts continue. My office is actively focused on implementation, oversight, and collaboration to help turn these legislative achievements into lasting improvements. If you would like more information on legislation passed during the 2026 Session, please contact me through my constituent portal.

Protecting Democracy Starts with Voting

One of the most important ways we strengthen our communities is by voting. Maryland’s General Election Day is November 3, and Early Voting runs from October 22-29. To update your registration, request a mail-in ballot, or identify a convenient voting location, visit the Montgomery County Board of Elections website or MoCo’s Customer Service Center by dialing 3-1-1!

Senatorial Scholarships

My Senatorial Scholarships– available to undergraduate or graduate students are awarded in both Fall and Spring semesters– to District 17 constituents. Students can find more information and the application here.

Funding Local Priorities

I work with local and state partners to secure funding for projects that expand educational opportunities, improve infrastructure, support the arts, and enhance quality of life. Some of the 13 projects moving forward thanks to State funding delivered in 2026 include the following:

• Establishing the new Crown High School
• Modernizing the Montgomery College Library and Theater Arts Building
• Expanding Shady Grove Medical Center
• Developing the new Gaithersburg Municipal Complex
• Transforming the Montgomery History Center
• Upgrading pedestrian bridges in Twinbrook and Dogwood Park
• Improving the Stonestreet Corridor
• Building a community arts hub for Young Artists of America

For a complete list, including the amount of State funding for each project, read my recent Session Summary.

I’ll be around in the community and hope to see you! There are so many fun and free events happening this summer.

Keeping Up with Kagan

Finally, I’m pretty active on social media; all posts and tweets are my own. You can follow me on Facebook (@CherylCKagan), Twitter/X (@CherylKagan), and Instagram (@CherylCKagan) for photos and posts. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Spotify, or Apple podcasts to be alerted to new episodes of my “Kibbitzing with Kagan” podcast. And, you can always send me your questions or comments via email!

Best,

Cheryl
Cheryl C. Kagan
State Senator, District 17

District 17 Constituent Portal

We have created a tool for my constituents in Gaithersburg and Rockville to keep in touch. This portal will allow you to share your thoughts on upcoming legislation; challenges with government agencies; questions about Senatorial Scholarships; and so much more! I encourage you to check it out.