Aisha Braveboy (D) led the race for the county executive seat, putting her in the lead to become the Democratic nominee.

Election workers are still tallying the votes from Tuesday’s special primary election to decide who’s in the final running for Prince George’s County executive. Aisha Braveboy declared victory in the Democratic race for county executive.

Eight Democrats and three Republicans are running for the seat after Angela Alsobrooks resigned as county executive in December.

Prince George's County executive and District 5 seat races heat up as candidates debate budget shortfall and public safety. Early voting ends Monday.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (7News) — Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Prince George’s County’s special election. The Council’s District 5 seat is at stake, but most are closely watching the race for a new county executive, now that it has been vacated by new U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks.

Residents considered a wide variety of issues when casting their votes, including education, transportation and senior citizen care.

Victory Declared: Aisha Braveboy claims victory in the Democratic primary for Prince George’s County Executive. Unofficial Results: Braveboy holds 43% of the votes, with Rushern Baker at 21% and Calvin Hawkins at 20%. Next Steps: Provisional and mail-in ballots still need to be counted; the general election is on June 3rd.

Tuesday is primary election day for the Prince George’s County special election and the last day to vote. Although thousands have already voted, many were still making their way to the polls Tuesday morning.

Polls are open Tuesday in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for two special elections. A special primary election will decide who will be in the final running for county executive. Eleven candidates,