For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 

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PGCEA announces Educator Recommended Candidates in Local Races

The Union releases its list of Educator Recommended candidates vying for local offices

Prince George’s County, MD – The Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA) announced on Wednesday their endorsements in fifteen local races including County Executive, County Council, State’s Attorney, and Board of Education.

PGCEA made the following endorsements:

• County Executive:                                        Aisha Braveboy
• County Council At-Large:                            Jolene Ivey
• County Council At-Large:                            Verjeana Jacobs
• Councilmanic 1:                                            Michelle Garcia
• Councilmanic 2:                                            Victor Ramirez
• Councilmanic 3:                                            Eric Olson
• Councilmanic 5:                                            Shayla Adams-Stafford
• Councilmanic 6:                                            Danielle Hunter
• Councilmanic 7:                                            Krystal Oriadha
• Councilmanic 8:                                            Ed Burroughs
• Councilmanic 9:                                            Tamara Brown
• State’s Attorney:                                           Tara Jackson
• Board of Education 2:                                  Terence Clegg
• Board of Education 3:                                  Jamie McGonnigal
• Board of Education 6:                                  Ashley Kearney

“As educators, we need to fight for local leaders who fight for us, and I’m proud to say we have a powerful slate this year. Prince George’s County is moving in the right direction, and we need to continue gaining momentum to provide our educators with the support and resources they need,” said PGCEA President Dr. Donna Christy.

Candidates went through rigorous vetting and attended interviews conducted by PGCPS educators during the endorsement process, and those who received endorsements were most aligned with PGCEA’s goals and the needs of educators. For a full list of candidates endorsed by PGCEA and MSEA, visit: https://mdappleballot.com/

Primary elections will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with the General Elections on November 3, 2026. In-person early voting will take place from Thursday, June 11, through Thursday, June 18. For more information on how to vote, visit: https://elections.maryland.gov/.

ABOUT PRINCE GEORGES’ COUNTY EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION (PGCEA)

The Prince George’s County Educators’ Association is an advocacy organization that represents and advocates for classroom educators and other personnel. PGCEA supports quality schools through its bargaining efforts to retain and attract teachers of excellence and promote opportunities for ALL students to learn.

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