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 has said she wants to raise public awareness about the office and help residents understand wills, estates and planning ahead, according to her campaign website.

The candidate information and issue positions below are drawn from Reyes' responses to The Banner's 2026 Maryland Voter Guide, her campaign website and a profile published by the Montgomery County Republican Party. Statements reflect the candidate's own claims unless otherwise noted.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Residence: Silver Spring, Maryland
  • Education: Reyes said she holds an undergraduate degree in communications and a master's degree in communications, both from the University of Dayton. She said she was voted vice president of the student body at the University of Dayton.

Experience and public service

Reyes said she is the owner of Development Disability Services, Inc. She said she provided disability services as a contractor for Walter Reed Army Hospital, District of Columbia Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Philadelphia Public Schools, Camp Lejeune Army Base and several group homes in the District of Columbia.

In government, Reyes said she served as a Reagan White House appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She also said she served as a commissioner on the Judicial Nominating Commission for Maryland's 11th District.

In political organizations, Reyes said she is a member of the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee. She said she has served as Maryland treasurer of the Black Republican Council. She also said she worked as African-American outreach coordinator for the Trump campaign in Northern Virginia.

Reyes said her media experience includes hosting a radio show on BET in Montgomery County and hosting the podcast "Dee On The P.O.C (People of Color)." She said she has appeared as a guest on The Roland Martin Show.

On the issues

Reyes outlined three priorities for the register of wills office, according to 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.

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

Modernizing the office: Reyes said she would focus on clear communication, easy-to-use online tools and open access to information. She said she wants residents to understand the process at every step.