Prince George’s County is heading into a pivotal Democratic primary — and the race to lead Maryland’s second-largest county is already drawing sharp contrasts.
Incumbent County Executive Aisha Braveboy is seeking a full four-year term after winning a 2025 special election to fill the seat vacated by Angela Alsobrooks, who left to join the U.S. Senate. She now faces four Democratic challengers in the June 23 primary — and no Republican has filed to run.
Why It Matters
Prince George’s County is home to over 900,000 residents — a majority-Black county that borders the nation’s capital. The county executive controls a multi-billion dollar budget, oversees public safety, schools, and economic development. Whoever wins the June 23 Democratic primary will almost certainly be the next county executive, given the lack of Republican opposition.
The stakes are high. Under Alsobrooks, Prince George’s saw significant investment in infrastructure and public safety. But critics say challenges remain — from rising crime in some neighborhoods to economic stagnation in others.
The Candidates
Aisha Braveboy (Incumbent) — A former two-term State’s Attorney, Braveboy won the 2025 special election to become county executive. She is running on her record of crime reduction and community investment, and enters the race with the full weight of incumbency.
Billy W. Bridges — Filed February 23, 2026, Bridges is positioning himself as a reform candidate focused on economic accountability and government efficiency.
Marcellus Crews — A community organizer who filed just before the deadline, Crews is running on expanding services for working-class residents across the county.
Charnell D. Ferguson — Ferguson filed in February and is focusing her campaign on education, housing, and youth development in under-resourced communities.
Greg Holmes — Perhaps the most outspoken challenger, Holmes is calling for transformational leadership. “This is a defining moment for Prince George’s County,” Holmes told The Washington Informer. He argues the county cannot afford what he calls “old Prince George’s politics.”
What’s Next
The Democratic primary is set for June 23, 2026. With no Republican candidates, the primary winner will almost certainly be elected county executive in November. Polls and endorsements have yet to dramatically shift the race, and community forums are expected throughout May and June.
For DMV voters, this race is about who will shape public safety, transit, housing, and economic growth for nearly a million residents. The TANTV Local team will continue tracking every candidate and debate as the primary approaches.
Stay tuned to TANTV News for the latest on the 2026 Maryland primary races across the DMV.