County Executive in Prince George's, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Aisha Braveboy — County Executive in Prince George's, Maryland

  Aisha Braveboy is an American politician and attorney serving as the State's Attorney for Prince George's County, Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, she was first elected to this position in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Prior to her role as State's Attorney, Braveboy represented the 25th district in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2007 to 2015. Born in Washington, D.C., she is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. Her legal career also includes experience as an attorney for the Federal Communications Commission and work in private practice, focusing on various legal areas before dedicating her career to public service.

• Billy W. Bridges — County Executive in Prince George's, Maryland

  Billy W. Bridges is a Democratic candidate for County Executive of Prince George's County. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he worked for the Prince George's County school system for 24 years. Bridges holds an undergraduate degree in political science and graduate degrees in public administration, fire and emergency management, and pastoral counseling. He previously ran for the same office in the 2022 Democratic primary, campaigning on a platform to address the county's economic divide, public safety, and education system. Originally from Mississippi, he has been a resident of Prince George's County since 1994.

• Marcellus Crews — County Executive in Prince George's, Maryland

  Marcellus Crews is a Democratic candidate for Prince George's County Executive and the CEO of CREWSING Technologies, a cybersecurity and technology firm. A Maryland resident for over 40 years, his platform centers on economic and workforce development. He aims to expand apprenticeship and certification programs for students and has stated he does not plan to raise taxes. Crews is also the founder of the nonprofit Prince George's County Leaders & Citizens, which supports youth empowerment and small businesses. In recognition of his community service, including fundraising to combat homelessness and organizing bone marrow drives, he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Biden.

• Charnell D. Ferguson — County Executive in Prince George's, Maryland

  Charnell D. Ferguson is a Democratic candidate for Prince George's County Executive. A native of the county, she is a public policy advocate and former NAACP leader. Ferguson is a two-time graduate of Bowie State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Public Administration. While a student, she re-established the university's NAACP chapter. Her public service career includes serving as the Maryland State NAACP Youth & College Division President and on the National Board of Directors for NAACP Region 7. She has also worked in the Maryland State House and served as a Director of Constituent Services for an At-Large Councilmember.

• Gregory Holmes — County Executive in Prince George's, Maryland

  Gregory Holmes is a Democratic candidate for Prince George's County Executive. A third-generation resident of the county, he is running on a platform focused on economic growth, public safety, and affordability. Holmes has a background in both the private and nonprofit sectors, and his family owned the first Black-owned business in Landover Mall. He is the Managing Principal of HV Ventures Global LLC and Executive Director of the Norman F. Holmes Foundation. Holmes has previously run for federal office as both a Republican and a Democrat, and served as a Joe Biden delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

• Moisette Tonya Sweat — County Executive in Prince George's, Maryland

  With nearly 30 years of experience as an attorney, Tonya's legal practice has encompassed both criminal and civil litigation. Her expertise also extends to financial and banking regulation, providing her with a deep understanding of complex economic systems. In addition to her legal career, Sweat is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where she served as a judge advocate. Her professional portfolio is further complemented by her experience as a small business owner. This is not her first bid for the office; she previously contended for the position in the 2022 and 2025 Democratic primary elections. Tonya was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina and is the eldest of four. She lives in Accokeek with her family.