2016 Election Update: Here's Who's Running in PG County Local Elections

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Election Day is fast approaching, and everyone is certainly paying close attention to whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will claim the presidency, but there are also important local races to pay attention to as well.

This Nov. 8, it's important to realize that there's more at stake for Prince George's County than who will become the next president. We've provided a breakdown of the local elections below as the big day gets closer and closer.

This election, Prince George's County will be making selections for five Board of Education districts. Here are the candidates:

Board of Education District 001

Jurado, Raul
Non-Partisan

Murray, David H.
Non-Partisan

Board of Education District 004

Eubanks, Patricia
Non-Partisan

Olivo, Abel
Non-Partisan

Board of Education District 005

Ahmed, Raaheela
Non-Partisan

Landis, Cheryl
Non-Partisan

Board of Education District 007

Richardson, John E.
Non-Partisan

Wallace, K. Alexander
Non-Partisan

Board of Education District 008

Burroughs, Edward III
Non-Partisan

Hinton, Stephanie
Non-Partisan

For more information, visit the Maryland State Board of Elections website here.

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