County Council District 5
Unofficial result: Won — Shayla D. Adams-Stafford (Democratic)
Source: elections.maryland.gov
This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Shayla D. Adams-Stafford has represented District 5 on the Prince George's County Council since June 2025, after serving on the county school board, and founded an education training company. Her priorities are lower property taxes for seniors and job training for high-wage careers.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against,
Sources: elections.maryland.gov2