PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The special primary to fill the open at-large seat on the Prince George's County Council will be Tuesday, August 6. Poll hours are 7am-8pm.
Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot for the special primary election-nine democrats and four republicans.
However, it should be noted one of the democratic candidates, Kiesha Lewis, tells WUSA9, in an email, she is no longer running in the primary. Lewis' name will still be on the ballot because they were printed before her announcement.
Early voting will take place starting July 31, and ends on August 5. The winners of the primary will go on to the special general election on November 5.
MORE/EARLY VOTING & ELECTION DAY VOTE CENTERS LINK:
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/board-elections/voter-information
MORE/VOTE BY MAIL INFORMATION LINK:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/special_elections.html
The candidates are looking to replace former At-Large County Councilmember Mel Franklin (D), a 14-year veteran of the council, who resigned on June 14. Then less than a week later, charges were filed against Franklin for allegedly embezzling campaign funds.
The winner of November's special general election will serve the remaining two years of Franklin's term on the Council.
Prince George's County Council: At-Large Democratic Vote 1
Timothy J. Adams (D)
Since 2019 he has been the Mayor of Bowie. He is also the President of Systems Applications & Technologies Inc. Headquartered in Largo, the company specializes in engineering, information technology and logistics support.
Website: https://www.timadams.org/
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Adams,%20Tim%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Angela M. Angel (D)
A resident of District Heights, she is an attorney and a former Maryland state delegate who represented legislative District 25 (2015-2019).
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DelegateAngel/
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Angel,%20Angela%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Tamara Davis Brown (D)
A resident of Clinton, she is an attorney who specializes in wireless telecommunications. She also served as Vice President of the Greater Piscataway Alliance and Maryland 210 Traffic Safety Committee.
Website: https://tamaradavisbrown.org/
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Davis%20Brown,%20Tamara%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Leo Bachi Eyombo (D)
A resident of Brentwood, he says he is a clinician, educator and entrepreneur. He ran for this office back in 2022, and took home 2.75% of the vote.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078432352774
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Eyombo,%20Leo%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. (D)
A resident of Upper Marlboro, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002, representing District 23. He is chair of the Housing and Real Property Subcommittee.
Website: http://www.meholmes.com/about-marvin
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Holmes,%20Marvin%20E%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Jolene Ivey (D)
A resident of Cheverly, she currently represents District 5 on the Prince George's County Council. She is in her second 4-year term. Ivey is also Chair of the Prince George's County Council. Previously she served in the Maryland House of Delegates (2007-2015).
Website: https://joleneivey.com/about-jolene/
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Ivey,%20Jolene%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Kiesha D. Lewis (D)
Lewis is no longer running in the primary; however, her name will remain on the ballot because they were printed before her announcement of not running. In an email to WUSA9, Lewis writes, "I am no longer in the Primary. My employment prohibits me from participating in partisan politics."
Judy Mickens-Murray (D)
An Upper Marlboro resident, she worked for the federal government for 30 years. She retired in 2010 from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). She is a former school board member who was appointed in 2021.
Website: http://electmickensmurray.org/
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Mickens-Murray,%20Judy%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Gabriel Njinimbot (D)
A resident of Laurel, he is an entrepreneur and IT professional. He ran unsuccessfully against incumbent Glenn Ivey in the democratic primary for Maryland's 4th Congressional District. He garnered 5.5% of the vote.
Website: www.Gabrielforcongress.com
Statement of Qualifications:
https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/special_primary/Njinimbot,%20Gabriel%20(D)%20Statement%20of%20Qualifications.pdf
Prince George's County Council: At-Large Republican Vote 1
Kamita Gray (R)
A resident of Brandywine, she's a community engagement professional.
Website: www.achoice4change.com
Statement of Qualifications:
Michael Riker (R)
He is a retired Prince George's County police officer. He worked in law enforcement for 25 years--3 of them with the US Capitol Police. He lives in Cheltenham.
Website: n/a
Statement of Qualifications:
Isaac Toyos (R)
A resident of Temple Hill, he is a legislative affairs analyst and contractor for the federal government. He specializs in military housing, real property, energy and the environment.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Isaac-Toyos-For-PG-County-61562097596818/?paipv=0&eav=AfY4TvIz82fJOxpsC4TQ5m3K08mIzCoJVWx3yX1z-MHeQtnrHBz8b_WDzHAQ2erSZD0&_rdr
Statement of Qualifications:
Jonathan White (R)
A resident of Upper Marlboro, he served 20 years in the United States Air Force. He is a volunteer high school football coach.
Website: https://www.electjonwhite.com/
Statement of Qualifications: