County Council District 8
Unofficial result: Won — Edward Burroughs, III (Democratic)
Source: elections.maryland.gov
This seat represents District 8, 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
Edward Burroughs, III has represented District 8 on the Prince George's County Council since 2022, chaired the council in 2025, and earlier served 13 years on the county school board. His work has centered on schools, crime prevention, and keeping young people out of the justice system.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 6 for, 4 against, Housing Affordability 5 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, 1 against,
Sources: elections.maryland.gov2