Past campaign
County Council
Primary election
Councilmanic District 9, MarylandEnded 6/23/2026· Democratic
Hi, I'm Imara Crooms. Publicly Financed & Community First
County Council
Imara Crooms
Candidate for Prince George's County Council - d9Democratic
Prince George's County, Maryland
About
Imara Crooms is a community organizer and publicly financed candidate for Prince George’s County Council, District 9. He is the first candidate in the county to run using the Fair Election Fund, rejecting corporate PAC, developer, and lobbyist money in favor of a people-powered campaign rooted in honesty, accountability, and community leadership. For more than a decade, Imara worked in public service promoting democracy, anti-corruption, and civic engagement in the United States and abroad. That work taught him a simple truth: when government stops serving the public, communities pay the price. He has spent his life organizing alongside working families, educators, environmental advocates, labor leaders and equal rights activists to make sure that government works for the many, not the well-connected few. Imara lives in Upper Marlboro with his wife and daughter, where they steward a small farm and are active members of the Prince George’s County Farm Bureau. He is running to bring accessible, responsive leadership to District 9, with a focus on community-first development, strong public services and infrastructure, environmental protection, and restoring trust in county government.
Education
- Essex County CollegeUnited StatesA.S. Social Sciences
- Rutgers UniversityUnited StatesB.A. Political Science
- Georgetown UniversityUnited StatesM.A. Democracy and Governance
Endorsements
Progressive VictoryEndorsed Candidate4/21/2026Progressive Victory is excited to support Imara Crooms for Prince George County Council! 100% fueled by the Fair Election Fund, Imara is running to replace "business as usual" with principled leadership. From fighting reckless data centers expansion to championing public services, Imara is the progressive voice South County deserves.
Unite Here Local 25Endorsed Candidate4/21/2026Proud to announce that UNITE HERE Local 25 has endorsed our campaign for Prince George's County Council, District 9!
The hospitality workers of Local 25, the people who cook the food, clean the rooms, and keep our hotels and restaurants running, deserve a Council member who fights for them at every table, not just during election season.
When county dollars subsidize hotel and retail development in South County, workers should benefit too. That means Labor Peace Agreements, prevailing wages, and the real right to organize without fear of retaliation.
Workers built this county. It's time the Council started acting like it.
Thank you, UNITE HERE Local 25. Let's get to work. ✊
ATU Local 689Endorsed Candidate4/21/2026Proud to announce that ATU Local 689 has endorsed our campaign for Prince George's County Council, District 9!
Transit workers hold our communities together. The men and women of Local 689 show up rain or shine, to make sure County residents can get to work, school, and home safely. That kind of dedication deserves a Council member who shows up for them.
Transit equity for South County is a core promise of our campaign. Reliable routes, dignified stops, safe streets. Workers who are treated with respect and paid a fair wage.
Thank you, ATU Local 689. I'm honored to have you in this fight
CAIR ActionEndorsed Candidate4/21/2026Empowering our neighborhoods through economic justice and sustainable growth. CAIR Action is proud to endorse Imara Crooms! Imara is a dedicated advocate for housing stability and community-led development. Let’s vote for a more inclusive future!
Prince George's For PalestineEndorsed Candidate4/1/2026Prince George’s 4 Palestine is pleased to endorse Imara Crooms for Council District 9. As a democracy expert and organizer, Imara knows that local solidarity is a global necessity. Imara is the only candidate in this race who by pledge and by law refuses corporate, PAC and developer money, giving him the independence needed to fight for South County as well as necessities like the Community Safe Spaces Act and an end to state-level anti-boycott mandates. Imara is a firm beliver in the principles of safety through care, not coercion. Support a candidate who stands for liberation.
Maryland Forward PartyEndorsed Candidate4/1/2026Imara Crooms is a movement-rooted organizer and democracy professional running for Prince George’s County Council, District 9. For over 15 years, he has led governance, anti-corruption and civil society efforts globally, specializing in making local institutions transparent and accountable to the public. Locally, Imara has been a dedicated advocate for the working class, fighting for issues from equality and human rights to labor and healthcare, consistently he’s worked to empower people over corporate interests. As a candidate utilizing the Fair Election Fund, Imara is proving that local leadership can be independent and driven by community rather than powerful moneyed interests. He aligns with the movement for structural renewals, such as ranked-choice voting, to ensure every voter's voice is heard. Imara lives on a farm in Upper Marlboro with his wife and is running to move the Council away from top-down mandates toward a system that truly serves South County. He is committed to ensuring District 9 remains a sustainable and healthy home for future generations.
MetroDC DSAMember & Former Elected4/1/2026The MetroDC Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America voted to endorse Imara Crooms by a 2/3 majority of membership. Imara is a long-term cadre member of the chapter, an experienced leader and organizer within the body.