Voters in Prince George’s County head to the polls today, Tuesday, June 3, to fill two key vacancies — county executive and County Council District 5 — capping a year marked by leadership changes and back-to-back special elections.
Prince George’s County voters head to the polls today to fill two high-profile vacancies — county executive and County Council District 5 — marking the final step in a series of cascading special elections triggered by recent leadership changes.
The County Executive race will determine who serves the remainder of the current term, following former Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ election to the US Senate. The Democratic nominee, State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, faces Republican Jonathan White. Acting County Executive Tara Jackson did not seek the position.
In County Council District 5 — which includes communities such as Bladensburg, Cheverly, and Glenarden — voters will select a replacement for Jolene Ivey, who vacated the seat after winning a special election for an at-large seat last year. Democrat Shayla Adams-Stafford, a former school board member, faces Republican Fred Price Jr.
Early voting took place from May 28 to June 2. Polls are open today from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Ballot counting will be completed by June 13, with the winners scheduled to be sworn in on June 19, coinciding with the Juneteenth holiday.
These back-to-back special elections highlight the significant costs and administrative burdens local governments face when required to hold multiple elections in close succession. In the 2025 legislative session, MACo supported HB 75, a bill that would have provided charter counties with more flexibility to tailor special elections to local needs while maintaining consistent statewide standards.
The bill would have allowed counties to determine whether a primary election is warranted based on the specific circumstances, particularly valuable when a vacancy arises unexpectedly or when a primary is unlikely to change the outcome. HB 75 also included practical updates to mail-in voting procedures, such as earlier ballot mailing and expanded use of drop boxes, aimed at improving voter access and streamlining administration.
While the bill did not pass, the experience in Prince George’s County underscores the need for thoughtful and efficient options to manage future vacancies without compromising election integrity or voter participation.
For details on polling places, drop box locations, or other voting logistics, visit the Prince George’s County Board of Elections website.
