Dolores Reyes, a Silver Spring Republican, is running for Montgomery County register of wills in the Nov. 3 general election.

She faces Democrat Barbara Ebel.

Reyes ran uncontested in the 2026 Republican primary, receiving 10,265 votes, according to Maryland State Board of Elections results. She said she wants to raise public awareness about the office and help residents understand the probate process, according to her responses on The Banner's voter guide and her campaign website.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Residence: Silver Spring, Maryland
  • Education: Undergraduate degree in communications and master's degree in communications, both from the University of Dayton (claimed by the candidate)

Experience and public service

Reyes described the following experience in her candidate questionnaire responses to The Banner and the Montgomery County Republican Party:

  • Business: Owner of Development Disability Services, Inc. Reyes said she provided disability services as a contractor for Walter Reed Army Hospital, D.C. Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools and Philadelphia Public Schools. She also listed Camp Lejeune Army Base and several group homes in the District of Columbia as clients.
  • Government: Reagan White House appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Commissioner on the Judicial Nominating Commission, 11th District Maryland.
  • Political organizations: Member of the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee, as Bethesda Magazine reported. Maryland treasurer of the Black Republican Council. African-American outreach coordinator for the Trump Campaign in Northern Virginia.
  • Media: Radio show host at BET. Podcast host of "Dee On The P.O.C (People of Color)." Guest on The Roland Martin Show.
  • Student leadership: Voted vice president of the student body at the University of Dayton, according to her Banner questionnaire response.

On the issues

Reyes outlined three priorities for the register of wills office on her campaign website:

Public education and outreach: Reyes said she would provide workshops, guides and outreach to help residents understand wills, estates and planning ahead to protect their families. She framed the effort as a way to connect the office with the community it serves.

Streamlining probate: Reyes said she would work to streamline estate administration to reduce delays. She described her goal as making probate faster, simpler and less stressful for families during difficult times.

Modernizing the office: Reyes said she would modernize the register of wills office with clear communication, easy-to-use online tools and open access to information. She said residents should be able to understand the process at every step.

The general election is Nov. 3.

Candidate information is drawn from Dolores Reyes' responses to The Banner's 2026 Maryland Voter Guide, the Montgomery County Republican Party questionnaire, her campaign website and Maryland State Board of Elections results. Statements about the candidate's background and positions reflect her own claims unless otherwise noted.