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Prince Georges County, Maryland

Prince George's County Council, Councilmanic District 8

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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.

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).

Edward Burroughs, III

Democratic · Incumbent

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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Edward Burroughs, III.

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Candidate roster from official Prince Georges County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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