2025 Prince George's County executive special election

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2025 Prince George's County Executive special election
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Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent county executive

Tara Jackson (acting)
Democratic



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]

Contents

Democratic primary

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Rushern Baker
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Aisha Braveboy
Calvin S. Hawkins II (54008741934).jpg
Calvin Hawkins
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Moisette Tonya Sweat
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Alonzo Washington
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Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Declined

  • Dereck Davis, Maryland State Treasurer (2021–present) and former state delegate from the 25th district (1995–2021) [6] (endorsed Baker) [9]
  • Thomas Dernoga, county councilmember from the 1st district (2002–2010, 2018–present) [10]
  • Tara Jackson, acting county executive (2024–present) [11]
  • Eric Olson, county councilmember from the 3rd district (2006–2014, 2022–present) [10] (endorsed Ivey) [12]
  • Ingrid Watson, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present) [10]

Endorsements

Rushern Baker
State cabinet members
County officials
  • Sydney Harrison, county councilor from the 9th district (2018–present) [13]
Labor unions
Aisha Braveboy
U.S. representatives
Statewide elected officials
State legislators
County officials
  • Wala Blegay, county councilor from the 6th district (2022–present) [19]
  • Edward Burroughs III, vice-chair of Prince George's County Council (2024–present) from the 8th district (2022–present) [19]
  • Krystal Oriadha, county councilor from the 7th district (2022–present) [19]
Labor unions
Organizations
Calvin Hawkins
U.S. senators
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Jolene Ivey (withdrawn)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) [12]
Labor unions

Fundraising

Primary campaign finance activity through January 8, 2025
CandidateRaisedSpentCash 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<$1,000N/A
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 [28]

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		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
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Rushern Baker
Democratic Aisha Braveboy
Democratic Marcellus Crews
Democratic Calvin Hawkins
Democratic Ron Hunt
Democratic Jolene Ivey (withdrawn)
Democratic Albert Slocum
Democratic Moisette Tonya Sweat
Democratic Alonzo T. Washington
Total votes

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

  • 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

Primary campaign finance activity through January 8, 2025
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
George McDermott (R)<$1,000<$1,000N/A
Jesse Peed (R)$100$0$625
Jonathan White (R)<$1,000<$1,000N/A
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [28]

Results

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican George McDermott
Republican Jesse Peed
Republican Jonathan White
Total votes

General election

Results

Prince George's County Executive special election, 2025
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic TBD
Republican TBDN/A
Write-in
Total votes

Notes

  1. ↑ 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. ↑ 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "2025 Special Primary Election Local Candidates List". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 1 2 3 Wilson, Katherine (December 2, 2024). "Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks resigns after winning US Senate race". The Diamondback. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  11. ↑ Donovan, Lionel (December 4, 2024). "Prince George's County hears from new acting County Executive". wusa9.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  12. 1 2 3 "Ivey Responses Prince George's County Executive Voter Guide". Streetcar Suburbs News. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  13. 1 2 3 Elliott, Richard D. (February 12, 2025). "Prince George's County Political Updates". The Washington Informer . Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  14. 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.
  15. ↑ 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
  16. ↑ Allen, Gabby (February 17, 2025). "Maryland Governor endorses Aisha Braveboy for Prince George's County Executive". WDCW . Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  17. 1 2 3 4 "Braveboy Responses Prince George's County Executive Voter Guide". Streetcar Suburbs News. January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. ↑ "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.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ Revolution, Our (February 14, 2025). "Braveboy for Prince George's County Executive". Our Revolution. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  24. ↑ 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.
  25. ↑ 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.
  26. 1 2 Elliott, Richard D. (January 15, 2025). "Prince George's County Political Updates". The Washington Informer. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  27. ↑ 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)
  28. 1 2 "Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
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