2025 Prince George's County executive special election

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2025 Prince George's County Executive special election
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Nominee Aisha Braveboy Jonathan White
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote82,0627,185
Percentage91.18%7.98%
County Executive before election

Tara Jackson (acting)
Democratic

Elected County Executive

Aisha Braveboy
Democratic

The 2025 Prince George's County executive special election was 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]

Contents

Primary elections were held on March 4, 2025, [1] with state's attorney Aisha Braveboy securing the Democratic nomination and Jonathan White winning the Republican nomination. [3] Democrats enjoy an overwhelming advantage in voter registration in the county; as a result, victory in the Democratic primary is tantamount to election. [4] Braveboy easily defeated White in the general election. [5]

Democratic primary

Rushern Baker, May 2017.jpg
Rushern Baker
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Marcellus Crews
Calvin S. Hawkins II (54008741934).jpg
Calvin Hawkins
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Alonzo Washington

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • Rushern Baker, former county executive (2010–2018) and candidate for governor in 2018 and 2022 [7]
  • Marcellus Crews, tech executive and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024 [8]
  • Calvin Hawkins, at-large county councilmember (2018–present) [6]
  • Ron Hunt, radio personality [8]
  • Albert Slocum, financial professional [8]
  • Moisette Tonya Sweat, attorney and candidate for county executive in 2022 [9]
  • Alonzo Washington, state senator from the 22nd district (2023–present) [10]

Withdrawn

Declined

  • Dereck Davis, Maryland State Treasurer (2021–present) and former state delegate from the 25th district (1995–2021) [9] (endorsed Baker) [12]
  • Thomas Dernoga, county councilmember from the 1st district (2002–2010, 2018–present) [13]
  • Tara Jackson, acting county executive (2024–present) [14]
  • Eric Olson, county councilmember from the 3rd district (2006–2014, 2022–present) [13] (endorsed Ivey) [15]
  • Ingrid Watson, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present) [13]

Endorsements

Rushern Baker
State cabinet members
County officials
  • Sydney Harrison, county councilor from the 9th district (2018–present) [16]
Labor unions
Aisha Braveboy
U.S. representatives
Statewide elected officials
State legislators
County officials
  • Wala Blegay, county councilor from the 6th district (2022–present) [22]
  • Edward Burroughs III, vice-chair of Prince George's County Council (2024–present) from the 8th district (2022–present) [22]
  • Krystal Oriadha, county councilor from the 7th district (2022–present) [22]
Labor unions
Organizations
Calvin Hawkins
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Party officials
Moisette Tonya Sweat
Organizations
Alonzo Washington
State legislators
Jolene Ivey (withdrawn)
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State legislators
County officials
  • Eric Olson, county councilor from the 3rd district (2006–2014, 2022–present) [15]
Labor unions

Fundraising

Primary campaign finance activity through February 14, 2025
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Rushern Baker (D)$200,480$151,497$48,983
Aisha Braveboy (D)$604,376$636,629$235,730
Calvin Hawkins (D)$556,465$420,036$288,900
Ron Hunt (D)$18,500 [a] $16,854$1,646
Moisette Tonya Sweat (D)$14,921$7,873$7,112
Alonzo Washington (D)$63,478$64,826$64,902
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [32]

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll sourceDate(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

Democratic primary results [33]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Aisha Braveboy 43,942 46.48%
Democratic Rushern Baker 18,27019.33%
Democratic Calvin Hawkins16,18017.11%
Democratic Jolene Ivey (withdrawn)8,3748.86%
Democratic Alonzo Washington 4,9525.24%
Democratic Moisette Tonya Sweat1,4851.57%
Democratic Ron Hunt6610.70%
Democratic Marcellus Crews4920.52%
Democratic Albert Slocum1810.19%
Total votes94,537 100.0%

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

  • Jonathan White, veteran and candidate for the at-large Prince George's County Council seat in 2022 and 2024 [34]

Eliminated in primary

  • George McDermott, perennial candidate [8]
  • Jesse Peed, nominee for SD-23 in 2022 [8]

Fundraising

Primary campaign finance activity through February 14, 2025
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
George McDermott (R)$100$0$100
Jesse Peed (R)$100$0$625
Jonathan White (R)<$1,000<$1,000N/A
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [32]

Results

Republican primary results [33]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jonathan White 1,365 37.78%
Republican Jesse Peed1,24334.40%
Republican George McDermott1,00527.82%
Total votes3,613 100.0%

General election

Post-primary endorsements

Aisha Braveboy (D)
County officials
  • Calvin Hawkins, at-large county councilmember (2018–present) [35]
  • Jolene Ivey, at-large county councilmember (2024–present) [36]

Results

Prince George's County Executive special election, 2025 [37]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Aisha Braveboy 82,062 91.18% −7.47
Republican Jonathan White7,1857.98%N/A
Write-in 7550.84%−0.51
Total votes90,002 100.00%

Notes

  1. ↑ This amount in its entirety was self-funded by Hunt.
  2. ↑ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients
  1. ↑ Poll commissioned by Ivey's campaign

References

  1. 1 2 Gaur, Akshaj (December 21, 2024). "Prince George's County special election moved to June 3". The Diamondback. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. ↑ Cook, Gina (December 2, 2024). "Angela Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George's County executive after Senate win". WRC-TV . Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ Bailey, Deborah (March 12, 2025). "Braveboy and White win Prince George's County special election primary for County Exec". AFRO American Newspapers. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ford, William J. (March 5, 2025). "Aisha Braveboy: 'I can't wait to serve as your next county executive'". Maryland Matters . Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ Ford, William J. (June 4, 2025). "Braveboy projected to easily claim Prince George's County executive seat". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  6. 1 2 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "2025 Special Primary Election Local Candidates List". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  9. 1 2 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.
  10. 1 2 3 4 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.
  11. ↑ Beachum, Lateshia (February 12, 2025). "Ivey drops out of crowded Prince George's race to replace Angela Alsobrooks". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Hilton, Jasmine (February 17, 2025). "Md. Gov. Wes Moore endorses Aisha Braveboy in county executive race". The Washington Post . Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  13. 1 2 3 Wilson, Katharine (December 2, 2024). "Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks resigns after winning US Senate race". The Diamondback. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  14. ↑ Donovan, Lionel (December 4, 2024). "Prince George's County hears from new acting County Executive". wusa9.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  15. 1 2 3 "Ivey Responses Prince George's County Executive Voter Guide". Streetcar Suburbs News. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  16. 1 2 3 Elliott, Richard D. (February 12, 2025). "Prince George's County Political Updates". The Washington Informer . Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  17. 1 2 Bell, Brad (February 17, 2025). "Moore endorses Braveboy, Baker earns labor union support in Prince George's executive race". WJLA-TV . Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  18. ↑ 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
  19. ↑ Allen, Gabby (February 17, 2025). "Maryland Governor endorses Aisha Braveboy for Prince George's County Executive". WDCW . Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  20. 1 2 3 4 "Braveboy Responses Prince George's County Executive Voter Guide". Streetcar Suburbs News. January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  21. 1 2 3 4 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.
  22. 1 2 3 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.
  23. ↑ "AFSCME Maryland Announces Endorsement of Aisha Braveboy for Prince George's County Executive | AFSCME Maryland Council 3". afscmemd.org. February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Our endorsements in the Prince George's County special elections". Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO. January 29, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ Revolution, Our (February 14, 2025). "Braveboy for Prince George's County Executive". Our Revolution. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  27. ↑ 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.
  28. ↑ 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.
  29. ↑ Elliott, Richard D. (March 3, 2025). "Prince George's County Political Updates". The Washington Informer . Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  30. 1 2 Elliott, Richard D. (January 15, 2025). "Prince George's County Political Updates". The Washington Informer. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  31. ↑ 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)
  32. 1 2 "Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  33. 1 2 "Official 2025 Special Primary Election Results for Prince George's County". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Jonathan White wins Prince George's County Executive Republican primary". The Diamondback. March 15, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  35. ↑ James, Jessica (March 7, 2025). "Democrat Calvin Hawkins concedes in Prince George's Co. special election". WJLA-TV . Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  36. ↑ Wilkins, Tracee; Leslie, Katie; Piper, Jeff (March 26, 2025). "Jolene Ivey opens up on her health, Prince George's County executive race exit". WRC-TV . Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  37. ↑ "Official 2025 Special General Election Results for Prince George's County". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
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