Polls open Tuesday for Prince George's County special election
Prince George's County special election being held Tuesday
One of Maryland's largest counties will have a new leader very soon. Tuesday morning, voters in Prince George's County will head to the polls to decide who will be their next county executive in a special election.
PRINCE GEOREGE'S CO., Md. - One of Maryland’s largest counties will have a new leader very soon.
Tuesday morning, voters in Prince George's County will head to the polls for a special election to decide who will be their next county executive.
Hear From the Candidates
What they're saying:
FOX 5 had a chance to speak with three of the Democratic candidates running — State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy, Council Member Calvin Hawkins and Former County Executive Rushern Baker.
Baker believes he is the best fit to help restore this county that's currently facing major budget cuts.
"You look at our property taxes, they are too high," he said.
Braveboy says if elected as the next county executive, she will look at ways to develop "smart" to bring in much-needed dollars.
"We need to develop around our metro stations where we can put a lot of commercial development," Braveboy said.
At the moment, residential taxes support about 70% of the county's revenue while the other 30% comes from commercial taxes and Hawkins says that's not ok.
"We will continue to be innovative and creative on how we expand out tax base without riding on the backs of our residents," Hawkins said.
Hawkins recently received an endorsement from the woman he's trying to succeed — Sen. Angela Alsobrooks. While Braveboy has the backing of Gov. Wes Moore.
FOX 5 also asked all three candidates what their plans are for the 30,000-plus federal and contract workers who live in the county, who may be impacted by the federal job cuts.
"Working with our state legislator and our governor to ensure that there is a financial safety net for individuals who are impacted. And certainly, here in Prince George's County we are hiring," Braveboy said.
"Having a fund so we can help them with the things they need. Whether it's with rent, whether it's with mortgage, or whether it's with finding another job," said Baker.
"I'm already engaged and involved with how we are going to use the jobs we have available, the financial resources we will give our attention to help these residents," Hawkins said.
Republicans are also holding their primary on Tuesday with a general election on June 3 but in a county that historically votes blue, the winner of the Democratic primary is presumed to be the next county executive — in the 2024 election, 85% of registered voters in Prince George’s County went Democratic.
Voting Information
What You Need to Know:
Polls in Prince George's County are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations are as follows:
College Park City Hall
7401 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
Kentland Community Center
2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
Lake Arbor Community Center
10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville, MD 20721
Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center
7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD 20707
Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center
6120 Sargent Road, Chillum, MD 20782
Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex
13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
South Bowie Community Center
1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie, MD 20716
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Suitland Community Center
5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD 20747
FULL LIST of polling places and more information from the Board of Elections.
Candidates on the Ballot:
- Rushern L. Baker III (Democratic)
- Aisha Braveboy (Democratic)
- Marcellus Crews (Democratic)
- Calvin S. Hawkins Jr. (Democratic)
- Ron Hunt (Democratic)
- Jolene Ivey (Democratic)
- Albert Slocum (Democratic)
- Moisette Tonya Sweat (Democratic)
- Alonzo T. Washington (Democratic)
- George E. McDermott (Republican)
- Jesse A. Peed (Republican)
- Jonathan White (Republican)