Braveboy Wins

Aisha Braveboy stands as County Executive-Elect after her win on Tuesday, June 3. PHOTO APPEARS COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE-ELECT AISHA BRAVEBOY.

Aisha Braveboy Takes The Stage Following Landslide Victory

MAIN PHOTO BY ROB ROBERTS

By Kennedy Edgerton // PHOTOS BY ROB ROBERTS AND COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE-ELECT AISHA BRAVEBOY

Additional Reporting By Hamil Harris

Microphone feedback rang throughout the room, but cheers and applause almost completely overshadowed the sound. Prince George’s County Councilmember Edward P. Burroughs III (D-District 8) stood behind the podium with a smile on his face. He spoke into the microphone:

“Tonight’s a great night! The future of Prince George’s County is stronger than ever,” said Burroughs, at 32, the youngest person to serve in that role.

UNITED FRONT: (l-r) Bowie Mayor and businessman Tim Adams, County Councilmember Wala Blegay, County Executive-Elect Aisha Braveboy, County Councilmember / Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha, and County Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs III moments after Braveboy won the election for County Executive on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. PHOTO APPEARS COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE-ELECT AISHA BRAVEBOY.

“The county executive, the County Council, the school board, the House and Senate delegations are all on the same page — fighting every day to make Prince George’s County the best that it can be,” he added.

The applause increased and reached a climax as newly elected County Executive-Elect Aisha Braveboy took the stage to give her victory speech.

“This county has the right to pursue the American dream, and I am absolutely grateful to be in position with my colleagues,” Braveboy said in her remarks [see video above].

Aisha Braveboy claimed victory in the special election during an election night watch party at SOBE’s Restaurant and Lounge. Braveboy won the special election by a margin of 89.36% (27,886 votes), defeating Republican Johnathan White, who only held a margin of 9.86% (3,076 votes). Write-in candidates accounted for 0.79% (246 votes). A total of 31,208 votes were cast.

The victory moment was awe-inspiring. The energy and vibe felt more like a family reunion than a campaign-sponsored election party. Prince George’s community members — 58% of whom are Black — arrived in droves to support the Braveboy campaign team. With hundreds of excited, smiling faces packed into the restaurant, any observer would assume that every single community member knew her personally. That’s the level of impact that Braveboy has on her supporters.

Community members were not the only supporters who arrived on Tuesday night. Fellow members of the Eta Theta Sigma Alumnae Chapter showed out, making their presence well known with their signature call.

“This is a momentous occasion for us in Prince George’s County,” said Dr. Detrice Wallace, basileus of the Prince George’s County Eta Theta Chapter. “It’s an honor to be here to support.”

Braveboy herself was dressed head to toe in the sorority’s signature royal blue and gold color scheme. Following the victory announcement, Braveboy’s sorority sisters took the stage alongside her and other key supporters.

She began her speech with selflessness and humility, thanking the residents of Prince George’s County for their support. She also spoke to the newfound unity in the county’s executive and legislative branches.

“This is the first time in a very long time that we have a united executive and legislative branch,” Braveboy said. “We [are] working in lockstep with our Prince George’s County school board, our senators, our delegates and the members of the Democratic Central Committee.”

“We will put your needs — your hopes, your dreams, your pain, the issues you are dealing with — first,” Braveboy proclaimed.

Braveboy emphasized her dedication to serving the community, stating that she does not take the opportunity to lead Prince George’s County lightly. She also highlighted some key areas of focus in the county, including crime rates and education. The county executive-elect recognized the commitment she made as state’s attorney to support returning citizens and said she can now go further.

“I recognize that as state's attorney, I had a responsibility to them and I fulfilled my responsibility. But what I know is that as county executive, I can do even more. I can do even more. We must lift up everybody, everybody,” the new leader said.

Braveboy ended her night with a strong message for county residents.

“I will put their needs first, as I have listened. I understand what their concerns are, and I will begin to address each and every one of them,” she said. “We have opportunities for people to earn a living and also to get healthcare when they need it.”