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The official field of candidates for county executive has been established, as the filing deadline was Dec. 20 at 9 p.m., and now these political hopefuls are working to win voters in the primary, scheduled for March 4, and the generation election, which was moved to June 3, following a decision by the State Board of Elections. 

With big and small signs now popping up around Prince George’s, candidates are working to raise awareness about the impending county executive election and to elevate their name recognition.

State’s Attorney , Prince George’s County Council Chair , former County Executive , County Council member At-Large , State Senator , attorney , small business owner , and real estate agent are all competing in the Democratic primary for County Executive. In addition, Central Committee Member and former candidate for Council At Large Jonathan White are competing in the Republican primary. 

While acting County Executive Tara Jackson will serve in her role for the next six months, she did not file to officially run for the position.

An early poll sent by the Ivey campaign showed the council chair and Braveboy in the lead for both existing favorability and likely support in the upcoming primary. However, this poll did not include several of the current candidates including Senator Washington. 

Baker over $75,000 of fundraising on Dec. 20, while Ivey, Hawkins, and Braveboy have held public events to announce their candidacies and promote their platforms. 

Ivey was endorsed by Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-District 7), while Braveboy was endorsed by County Council Vice Chair Edward Burroughs III (D-District 8) and Washington was endorsed by Delegate Ashanti Martinez (D-District 22).

As a former county executive, Baker plans to campaign on his experience and readiness for the position on his first day back in office. 

“People have left the county because of public safety issues, crime and jobs, economic development and job creation. And those are things I can bring back here to the people,” said Baker.

Washington plans to focus on integrity and government accountability.

Braveboy emphasizes her record of safety and service in the county.

Ivey plans to focus on quality housing development and maintaining the county’s balanced budget.

Touting her experience, Sweat told The Informer why she feels she is the ideal candidate for the county executive role. 

“I am the best candidate because of my experience in banking and finance, complex litigation, and business,” Sweat said. “As a veteran, I am the most disciplined, and well-trained candidate to address the current budget deficit and need for leadership in Prince George’s County.”