Braveboy wins full term as Prince George's County drops at-large council seats

Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy secured a full four-year term on Tuesday night, a victory that follows her 2025 special election win to complete the term of former executive Angela Alsobrooks. The election results also delivered a structural shift for local governance, as voters chose to eliminate the county's at-large council members. Under the new rules, the county council will shrink from 11 seats to nine beginning with the 2030 election.

Braveboy said she intends to maintain the momentum of her first year in office, specifically regarding commercial development projects. She cited the Sphere project as a key example of the elevated commercial development she wants to continue. She also expressed a desire to work with Kevin Durant and his team on the redevelopment of Six Flags. The closure of that theme park has been one of several challenges her administration faced over the past year, alongside federal layoffs, immigration issues, and the Washington Commanders' return to Washington, D.C.

The county executive pointed to a Democratic majority in Congress as a potential aid for local disputes. She identified the legal battles surrounding the FBI headquarters relocation and the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center as areas where federal legislative support could help. Braveboy suggested that the new congressional majority could counter what she described as a difficult attitude from the federal administration. She stated, “They can, I think, help reign in some of this attitude that we have seen at the federal level from this administration, so I think this election is good for Prince George's county.”

Her development agenda extends beyond individual projects. She listed ongoing work along the Blue Line Corridor, the Discovery District, and Konterra as priorities she will continue. She emphasized that her role covers the entire community, regardless of how individuals voted. “I’m their county executive, too,” she said. “I look forward to working with them, partnering with them and reaching out to the entire community.”

Tuesday's election was not without logistical friction. Long wait times were reported at the Dipietro Community Center and the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Center, with some voters waiting for hours to enter the polling locations. The Prince George's County Board of Elections responded to the delays at Dipietro. In a statement, the board said an additional ballot scanner was brought into the location to reduce wait times. The board noted that its staff worked diligently to minimize disruptions and assist voters throughout the process.