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Prince George's County Council District 8 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Edward L. Burroughs III(Democratic)

The Prince George's County Council District 8 Democratic Primary is a local election held on June 23, 2026, to determine the Democratic nominee for the Prince George's County Council seat representing District 8. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they may face Republican or third-party opposition for the opportunity to serve a four-year term on the county council, which oversees local legislation, budgeting, and constituent services in Prince George's County, Maryland.

About This Race

The Prince George's County Council District 8 Democratic Primary is a local election held on June 23, 2026, to determine the Democratic nominee for the Prince George's County Council seat representing District 8. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they may face Republican or third-party opposition for the opportunity to serve a four-year term on the county council, which oversees local legislation, budgeting, and constituent services in Prince George's County, Maryland.

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Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 11, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 19, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Maryland, first ensure you are registered to vote by the deadline of June 3, 2026. You can register online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at your local board of elections office. On election day, June 23, 2026, vote at your assigned polling place during polling hours (7:00 AM to 8:00 PM), or take advantage of early voting from June 11 to June 19, 2026, at designated early voting centers. Maryland does not require voters to present photo ID at the polls unless they are first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide identification with their registration application.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Edward L. Burroughs III

Prince George's County Council District 8

Biography

Edward L. Burroughs III is the incumbent member of the Prince George's County Council for District 8, having first been elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. A graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Maryland School of Law, he has focused his tenure on public safety, youth empowerment, economic development, and fiscal responsibility, and is seeking re-election to continue his work on affordable housing and small business support in the district.

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Democratic

Sherrie L. Johnson

Prince George's County Council District 8

Biography

Sherrie L. Johnson is a community organizer and former Prince George's County Public Schools educator with over 20 years of experience in education and youth advocacy. She is running on a platform centered around improving public safety through community policing alternatives, expanding access to quality education and mental health services, and increasing transparency and accountability in county government. Johnson has been active in local civic groups and PTA leadership throughout District 8.

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