Michelle García
Democratic · MD
Michelle García has been chief of staff to Prince George's County Council Member Tom Dernoga since 2018 and earlier worked for state legislators. Her priorities are more funding and repairs for schools and public safety built on community, mental health, and youth programs.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Worked as a community liaison for State Senator Jim Rosapepe (District 21).
July 14, 2026
Source: thebanner.com
Worked on Anthony Brown's 2014 run for governor and managed field operations for U.S. Senator Ben Cardin's re-election.
July 14, 2026
Source: thebanner.com
Received endorsements in her 2026 council race from Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey, Council Members Tom Dernoga, Eric Olson, Shayla Adams-Stafford and Ed Burroughs, and the local police and teachers unions.
July 14, 2026
Source: thebanner.com
Worked as a certified addiction counselor in substance abuse treatment before moving into government work.
June 22, 2026
Source: streetcarsuburbs.news
Was elected to the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee, a party post, in 2018 and again in 2022, and served until 2025.
March 2, 2026
Source: streetcarsuburbs.news
Served as the first executive director of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, the group of Latino state lawmakers.
March 2, 2026
Source: streetcarsuburbs.news
Helped found the Latino Democrats of Prince George's County, a local party club.
June 4, 2025
Source: thesentinel.com
Joined Council Member Tom Dernoga's staff and became his chief of staff in 2018, running his District 1 office.
February 12, 2025
Source: streetcarsuburbs.news
Was hired in 2013 by State Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk (District 21) while a University of Maryland student, and later became her chief of staff.
February 12, 2025
Source: streetcarsuburbs.news
Past race Michelle García ran in:
- County Council District 1 · November 3, 2026 · Prince George's County, Maryland