Will Jawando, a 43‑year‑old member of the Montgomery County Council, suffered a sudden heart attack while playing basketball over the weekend and was quickly taken to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Health Crisis on the Court
Medical staff at the hospital inserted a stent to open the blocked artery, and doctors have said his overall health gives them confidence that he will make a full recovery.
He is expected to be discharged later this week and will focus on rest and rehabilitation before returning to his duties.
The episode comes as Jawando prepares for the November election after securing the Democratic nomination for Montgomery County executive in June, positioning him as the leading candidate in a county that leans heavily Democratic.
His office issued a statement expressing gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support from neighbors, colleagues and supporters across the county and the state, and noted that his office hours will be adjusted in the coming weeks in line with medical recommendations.