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Prince Georges County, Maryland

Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 5

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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.

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).

Shayla D. Adams-Stafford

Democratic · Incumbent

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.

2026 priorities (per the Prince George's County Legislative Branch)

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