Prince George's County, Maryland

Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 5

One candidate is tracked for Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shayla D. Adams-Stafford. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shayla D. Adams-Stafford (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 5, per the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026).

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Shayla D. Adams-Stafford, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Maryland › Prince Georges County › Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 5

Shayla D. Adams-Stafford

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supporting seniors, promoting affordable housing, and fostering local business development
Advancing education initiatives and improving community health and access

Per the Prince George's County Legislative Branch.

Biography

Adams-Stafford was elected to represent Councilmanic District 5 on June 3, 2025, and previously served as a Prince George's County Board of Education member representing District 4, per Prince George's County Legislative Branch. She is a National Board-Certified Teacher and is CEO and founder of AdaptiveX, a company focused on culturally responsive teaching and learning, per Prince George's County Legislative Branch.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 5 in 2026?

When is the Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 5 election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Shayla D. Adams-Stafford, full profile Official Maryland election office