County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Sean A. Floyd — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Sean A. Floyd is a Democratic candidate for County Council At Large in Prince George's County. An educator, community advocate, and public servant, his campaign platform focuses on improving education, increasing government transparency and accountability, and creating more opportunities for residents. Floyd founded Nomadic Solutions, a political and project management consulting firm. His previous government experience includes serving as chief of staff to a senior adviser in the administration of Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, where he was involved in agency operations. Floyd's professional background is rooted in policy and community engagement.

• Laura S. Gilchrest — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Laura S. Gilchrest is a Democratic candidate for County Council At Large in Prince George's County. An Adelphi resident, she brings a robust professional background as a medical anthropologist and public health advocate to her campaign. Her career has been marked by significant work as a researcher, writer, and methodologist, where she has focused on analyzing and addressing complex community health issues. In addition to her research, Gilchrest has contributed to higher education as a contract lecturer, sharing her knowledge with students at both The George Washington University and the University of Maryland. Her platform for the County Council is founded on the core principles of enhancing government transparency, ensuring accountability, and promoting equity for every resident.

• Sydney Harrison — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Sydney Harrison is a Democratic candidate running for the Prince George's County Council At-Large in Maryland. A native of Prince George's County, Harrison has a strong background in public service. He previously represented District 9 on the County Council, where he was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, eventually serving as Council Vice-Chair. Before his time on the council, Harrison was elected as the Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2014. Outside of his political career, he is a licensed real estate agent and former plumbing business owner. Harrison is also a published author and has participated in humanitarian missions to Africa and Haiti.

• Jolene Ivey — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Jolene Ivey is an American Democratic politician serving as an at-large member of the Prince George's County Council since 2024. She previously represented the council's 5th district from 2018 to 2024, a tenure which included serving as council president from 2023 to 2024. Prior to her county-level roles, Ivey was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for the 47th district from 2007 to 2015. Her earlier career in media and communications included work as a television co-host, writer, producer, and as a press secretary for U.S. Representative Ben Cardin. Ivey holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Towson University and a master's in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park.

• Jeana Jacobs — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Jeana Jacobs is a Democratic candidate running for the Prince George's County Council At-Large in Maryland. A longtime county resident, Jacobs brings more than 30 years of professional experience spanning education, law, and public safety. She previously served for a decade on the Prince George's County Board of Education, including six years as board chair. An attorney and trained mediator, Jacobs has also worked as a lieutenant colonel and division chief for the county's Department of Corrections. Her campaign focuses on strengthening schools, improving public safety, and ensuring access to affordable healthcare.

• Jennifer Rios — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Dr. Jennifer Rios is a Democratic candidate running for the Prince George's County Council At-Large seat in Maryland. An Upper Marlboro resident and military veteran, Rios brings over fifteen years of professional experience in technology, logistics, and program management. She is a dedicated small business advocate, serving as the president and founder of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Prince George's County. Additionally, Rios is the chief executive officer of three companies, including two certified service-disabled, veteran-owned businesses. Her campaign focuses on transparent government, improving public safety, and supporting working families and seniors.

• Keith Washington — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Keith Washington is a Democratic candidate running for an At-Large seat on the Prince George's County Council in Maryland. Before entering the current race, Washington served the county as a police officer and later as the deputy director of homeland security. He previously sought public office, including a 2006 bid for the county council and a 2022 campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives against Steny Hoyer. In 2008, Washington was convicted of involuntary manslaughter following a fatal shooting at his Accokeek home. He served thirteen years of a forty-five-year sentence before securing an early release with the help of Georgetown students.

• Noah Emmanuel Waters — County Council At Large in Prince George's County At-Large, Maryland

  Noah Emmanuel Waters is a Democratic candidate for the Prince George's County Council At-Large in Maryland. A resident of Brandywine and the former mayor of the Town of Eagle Harbor, Waters brings a diverse professional background in finance, leadership, and sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in business administration and is a CPA who began his career at Deloitte. A dedicated environmental advocate, he founded a residential solar company and serves on the Sierra Club's Prince George's Executive Committee. As a public finance candidate, Waters has pledged not to accept money from special interests or PACs, and he is focused on bringing more tourism and innovation to the county.