2025 Prince George's County executive special election
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The 2025 Prince George's County executive special election is expected to be held on June 3, 2025,[1] to fill in the last two years of Prince George's County executive Angela Alsobrooks's term, who resigned on December 2, 2024, following her election to the U.S. Senate. Upon her resignation, the county's chief administrative officer, Tara Jackson, became the acting county executive.[2] Primary elections will be held on March 4, 2025.[1]
Democratic primary
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Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Rushern Baker, former county executive (2010–2018) and candidate for governor in 2018 and 2022[3]
- Aisha Braveboy, Prince George's County State's Attorney (2018–present) and candidate for attorney general of Maryland in 2014[4]
- Marcellus Crews, tech executive and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024[5]
- Calvin Hawkins, at-large county councilmember (2018–present)[4]
- Ron Hunt, radio personality[5]
- Jolene Ivey, chair of the Prince George's County Council (2023–present)[4]
- Albert Slocum, financial professional[5]
- Moisette Tonya Sweat, attorney and candidate for county executive in 2022[6]
- Alonzo Washington, state senator from the 22nd district (2023–present)[7]
Declined
[edit]- Dereck Davis, Maryland State Treasurer (2021–present) and former state delegate from the 25th district (1995–2021)[6]
- Thomas Dernoga, county councilmember from the 1st district (2002–2010, 2018–present)[8]
- Tara Jackson, acting county executive (2024–present)[9]
- Eric Olson, county councilmember from the 3rd district (2006–2014, 2022–present)[8] (endorsed Ivey)[10]
- Ingrid Watson, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present)[8]
Endorsements
[edit]Aisha Braveboy
- U.S. representatives
- David Trone, MD-06 (2019–2025)[11]
- State legislators
- Mary A. Lehman, HD-21 (2019–present)[12]
- C. Anthony Muse, SD-26 (2007–2019, 2023–present) and candidate for county executive in 2018[13]
- Joseline Peña-Melnyk, HD-21 (2007–present)[12]
- County officials
- Wala Blegay, county councilor from the 6th district (2022–present)[14]
- Edward Burroughs III, vice-chair of Prince George's County Council (2024–present) from the 8th district (2022–present)[14]
- Krystal Oriadha, county councilor from the 7th district (2022–present)[14]
- Labor unions
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[12]
- Laborers' International Union of North America[12]
- Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO[15]
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 51[16]
- Organizations
Calvin Hawkins
- U.S. senators
- Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland (2025–present)[18]
- State legislators
- Nick Charles, SD-25 (2023–present)[7]
- Party officials
- Terry Lierman, former chair of the Maryland Democratic Party (2004–2007)[7]
Jolene Ivey
- U.S. senators
- Ben Cardin, Maryland (2007–2025)[13]
- U.S. representatives
- Steny Hoyer, MD-05 (1981–present)[19]
- Kweisi Mfume, MD-07 (2020–present)[20]
- State legislators
- Adrian Boafo, HD-23 (2023–present)[13]
- Victor Ramirez, SD-47 (2011–2019)[10]
- County officials
- Eric Olson, county councilor from the 3rd district (2006–2014, 2022–present)[10]
- Labor unions
Moisette Tonya Sweat
- Organizations
- Maryland Forward Party[13]
Alonzo Washington
- State legislators
- Ashanti Martinez, HD-22 (2023–present)[7]
Fundraising
[edit]| Primary campaign finance activity through January 8, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rushern Baker (D) | $120,487 | $12,959 | $107,528 |
| Aisha Braveboy (D) | $409,026 | $146,710 | $530,299 |
| Calvin Hawkins (D) | $333,905 | $158,023 | $328,354 |
| Ron Hunt (D) | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Jolene Ivey (D) | $390,256[a] | $29,215 | $429,922 |
| Moisette Tonya Sweat (D) | $2,485 | $1,378 | $1,171 |
| Alonzo Washington (D) | $51,289 | $38,846 | $78,693 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[21] | |||
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Rushern Baker |
Aisha Braveboy |
Calvin Hawkins |
Jolene Ivey |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[A] | 583 (LV) | November 8–9, 2024 | – | 9% | 18% | 4% | 23% | 46% |
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rushern Baker | |||
| Democratic | Aisha Braveboy | |||
| Democratic | Marcellus Crews | |||
| Democratic | Calvin Hawkins | |||
| Democratic | Ron Hunt | |||
| Democratic | Jolene Ivey | |||
| Democratic | Albert Slocum | |||
| Democratic | Moisette Tonya Sweat | |||
| Democratic | Alonzo T. Washington | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- George McDermott, perennial candidate[5]
- Jesse Peed, nominee for SD-23 in 2022[5]
- Jonathan White, veteran and candidate for the at-large Prince George's County Council seat in 2022 and 2024[5]
Fundraising
[edit]| Primary campaign finance activity through January 8, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| George McDermott (R) | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Jesse Peed (R) | $100 | $0 | $625 |
| Jonathan White (R) | <$1,000 | <$1,000 | N/A |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[21] | |||
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George McDermott | |||
| Republican | Jesse Peed | |||
| Republican | Jonathan White | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | N/A | |||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
Notes
[edit]- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll commissioned by Ivey's campaign
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gaur, Akshaj (December 21, 2024). "Prince George's County special election moved to June 3". The Diamondback. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Cook, Gina (December 2, 2024). "Angela Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George's County executive after Senate win". WRC-TV. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ Ford, William J. (December 10, 2024). "Baker officially announces Prince George's County executive bid, joining crowded Democratic field". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c Ford, William J. (December 2, 2024). "Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George's County executive, sparking a scramble to replace her". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "2025 Special Primary Election Local Candidates List". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Elliott, Richard D. (December 2, 2024). "Hill-Bound Angela Alsobrooks Resigns as Prince George's County Executive; Special Election Ahead". The Washington Informer. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Ford, William J. (December 12, 2024). "Alonzo Washington announces his intention to run for Prince George's County executive". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c Wilson, Katherine (December 2, 2024). "Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks resigns after winning US Senate race". The Diamondback. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ Donovan, Lionel (December 4, 2024). "Prince George's County hears from new acting County Executive". wusa9.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Ivey Responses Prince George's County Executive Voter Guide". Streetcar Suburbs News. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Ford, William J. (December 23, 2024). "Trone reflects on bipartisanship, plans to continue work with his foundation". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
Trone has endorsed Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy in a special election for county executive
- ^ a b c d "Braveboy Responses Prince George's County Executive Voter Guide". Streetcar Suburbs News. January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Kurtz, Josh; Ford, William J. (January 28, 2025). "Alsobrooks weighs in, senators go easy on Carter, Catholic bishops vow immigrant protection, more". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c Bell, Brad (December 18, 2024). "Aisha Braveboy formally declares push for Prince George's Co. Executive as race widens". WJLA-TV. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO [@DCLabor] (January 29, 2025). "Prince George's County, MD is preparing to hold a special election for County Executive, and we know that one candidate on the ballot will side with working families. Today we are proud to endorse Aisha Braveboy (@braveboy4cex) for Prince George's County Executive" (Tweet). Retrieved January 29, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "We, at IUPAT DC51, were proud to host the campaign launch for a true labor champion, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy!". www.facebook.com. IUPAT DC51. December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ Working Families Party [@WorkingFamilies] (January 29, 2025). "We're proud to endorse Aisha Braveboy for Prince George's County Executive in Maryland in the March 4th election. Now serving as State's Attorney, Aisha has shown her commitment to delivering meaningful results while advocating for justice, equity, and transformative change" (Tweet). Retrieved January 29, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Beachum, Lateshia; Shepherd, Katie; Mettler, Katie (January 24, 2025). "Angela Alsobrooks endorses Calvin Hawkins for county executive race". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Elliott, Richard D. (January 15, 2025). "Prince George's County Political Updates". The Washington Informer. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Elliott, Richard D. (December 31, 2024). "Field of Candidates for Prince George's County Executive Announced". The Washington Informer. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
Ivey was endorsed by Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-District 7)
- ^ a b "Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Rushern Baker (D) for County Executive
- Aisha Braveboy (D) for County Executive
- Marcellus Crews (D) for County Executive
- Calvin Hawkins (D) for County Executive
- Ron Hunt (D) for County Executive
- Jolene Ivey (D) for County Executive
- Jesse Peed (R) for County Executive
- Albert Slocum (D) for County Executive
- Moisette Tonya Sweat (D) for County Executive
- Alonzo Washington (D) for County Executive
- Jonathan White (R) for County Executive
