Voting is underway in Prince George’s County as residents weigh in on their picks for county executive and District 5 council member.
The polls are open on Election Day, Tuesday, June 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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WATCH HEREVoters will decide who will fill the county executive seat previously held by Angela Alsobrooks, who stepped down after she was elected to the U.S. Senate.
State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy, a Democrat, is running against military veteran Jonathan White, a Republican, in the special election.
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SIGN UP The economy, jobs and federal cuts by the Trump administration were on the top of some voters' minds.
"I think bringing more dollars back into Prince George's County and having a really, really prominent fighter and a good fighter for our party," voter Angela Johnson said as she voted early on Monday.
Another voter, Joan Walker, told us, "I think they need to take care more of the senior citizens. I think they're cutting a lot of programs for the people that really need it. But we'll see what happens. But I guess they have to get money from the federal government, you know, to keep the county government going."
The county has been hit hard by cuts to federal jobs and spending.
The new county executive also will have to respond to two big losses: the cancellation of plans to move the FBI's headquarters to Greenbelt and the Washington Commanders' announcement that the team will move out of Landover and back into D.C.
Voters say they want elected leaders to focus on ways to keep money in Prince George's.
"I would love to see the stadium stay here," voter Margaret Carlisle said Monday. "And I would hope that, instead of continuing building all these houses, build nice restaurants and malls. We don't have that here."
Braveboy, the Democratic candidate, cast her ballot Monday at a drop box at the Lake Arbor Community Center.
"I just talked to a voter who said, 'I want change. You know, I want to see a huge difference here in Prince George's County.' So, it's good to know that people are excited," Braveboy said.
White, the Republican candidate, has told News4 the county has been under one-party rule for decades and promises a new approach.
Voters said they want a fighter who will look out for all residents of the county.
"I just pray that the county will stand up for the rights of our voters and our citizens, and that we will continue to care about everyone in our community. No matter what culture you're from, no matter what race you're from, it's very important for us to love and care for each other," voter D. Smith said.
Go here to see info from the state on how to cast your ballot.
