Prince George's County, Maryland

Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 8

One candidate is tracked for Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Edward Burroughs, III. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Edward Burroughs, III (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 8, 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, Edward Burroughs, III, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Edward Burroughs, III

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Burroughs has represented District 8 on the Prince George's County Council since February 15, 2022, and was elected council chair in 2026, per Maryland Manual On-Line, Maryland State Archives. He was first elected to the Prince George's County Board of Education representing District 8 in 2010 and served 13 years on the school board before joining the council, per Prince George's County Legislative Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Edward Burroughs, III.

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Who is running for Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 8 in 2026?

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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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