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 May 27, 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] The Democratic and Republican primaries will be held on March 4, 2025.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Rushern Baker, former Prince George's 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]
- Calvin Hawkins, at-large Prince George's County councilmember (2018–present)[4]
- Jolene Ivey, president of the Prince George's County Council (2023–present) from the at-large district (2024–present) and the fifth district (2018–2024)[4]
- Moisette Tonya Sweat, attorney and candidate for county executive in 2022[5]
- Alonzo T. Washington, state senator from the 22nd district (2023–present)[6]
Declined
[edit]- Dereck E. Davis, Treasurer of Maryland (2021–present) and former state delegate from the 25th district (1995–2021)[5]
- Thomas Dernoga, county councilmember from the 1st district (2002–2010, 2018–present)[7]
- Tara Jackson, incumbent acting Prince George's County Executive (2024–present)[8]
- Eric Olson, county councilmember from the 3rd district (2006–2014, 2022–present)[7]
- Ingrid Watson, county councilmember from the 4th district (2022–present)[7]
Endorsements
[edit]Calvin Hawkins
State legislators
- Nick Charles, SD-25 (2023–present)[6]
Party officials
- Terry Lierman, former chair of the Maryland Democratic Party (2004–2007)[6]
Alonzo Washington
State legislators
- Ashanti Martinez, HD-22 (2023–present)[6]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Rushern Baker |
Aisha Braveboy |
Calvin Hawkins |
Jolene Ivey |
Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling (D)[A] | 583 (LV) | November 8–9, 2024 | – | 9% | 18% | 4% | 23% | 46% |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll commissioned by Ivey's campaign
References
[edit]- ^ a b Domen, John (December 10, 2024). "Prince George's Co. sets date for special election of county executive, council member". WTOP-FM. Retrieved December 10, 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 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 (2024-12-04). "Prince George's County hears from new acting County Executive". wusa9.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
External links
[edit]- Aisha Braveboy (D) for County Executive
- Calvin Hawkins (D) for County Executive
- Jolene Ivey (D) for County Executive
