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County Executive · Prince George's County · 2026 Primary
The County Executive serves as the chief administrator of the county, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and enforcing laws passed by the County Council. This official proposes the annual budget that directs how local tax dollars are spent on services such as public schools, roads, and emergency response. The County Executive also has the power to appoint department heads and can sign or veto legislation affecting the entire county.
View all candidates in this raceGregory Holmes is a husband of 31 years and proud father of two sons who serves as Managing Principal of Holmes Ventures Global (HV-Global), where he guides corporate direction, portfolio strategy, and engagement initiatives with over 15 years of high-impact experience. He also serves as Executive Director of the Norman F. Holmes Foundation and co-launched the SPARK² Technology & Innovation Initiative in Largo, Maryland in 2025 to prepare residents for future jobs and industries. As a lifelong servant leader whose faith guides his public service, he has built collaborations with organizations including UPS, Isobar Public Sector, KRP, Prince George's Community College, and multiple government partners. Holmes is running for Prince George's County Executive in the 2026 elections, emphasizing economic growth, security, affordability, and accountability as core pillars of his campaign.
Sources: Campaign website
"What matters most is our future. I represent a break from the old politics and business as usual in Prince George's." — Greg Holmes
"Prince George's is out of time. Corruption, mismanagement of resources, and stalled economic growth have cost us opportunities we can't afford to lose again."
"Greg intentionally frames this pillar as Security because residents want more than political rhetoric; they want to feel safe, supported, and confident in their daily lives."
"This administration has not delivered a credible plan to reduce costs, expand services, or grow our local economy."
Source: gregholmesforpg.com
Economic Growth
Holmes proposes accelerating housing development by streamlining permitting, expanding healthcare access through attracting new clinics, lowering cost of living with tax relief for working families and small businesses, positioning the county as a hub for innovation in technology/biotech/advanced manufacturing, and driving private sector investment with clear incentives.
“"We will: • Accelerate housing development by streamlining permitting and partnering with builders to deliver mixed-income communities. • Expand healthcare access by attracting new clinics, urgent care centers, and specialty providers. • Lower the cost of living through targeted tax relief for working families and small businesses."”
Technology & Innovation
Holmes proposes building a modern technology ecosystem including AI workforce development partnerships with local universities, Smart City technologies investments, quantum computing research hubs anchored by regional federal labs, cybersecurity training pipelines, an Innovation District for startups in AI/biotech/clean energy, and blockchain pilot programs to streamline business licensing.
“"Today, we begin building a modern technology ecosystem that includes: • AI workforce development through partnerships with local universities and community colleges • Focused investments in Smart City technologies • Quantum computing research hubs anchored by regional federal labs and business-to-business partners."”
Security
Holmes frames security as broader than punishment, rooted in prevention, partnership, and measurable results. His Integrated Security Framework includes early intervention, youth engagement, mental health support, strengthening collaboration among law enforcement/educators/faith leaders/community organizations, data-driven strategies, and accountability across all systems.
“"Greg believes real security must be broader, smarter, and more effective – and rooted in prevention, partnership, and measurable results. His vision brings community safety and school safety together, recognizing that secure neighborhoods and strong educational environments are inseparable."”
Accountability
Holmes proposes a Charter Amendment to establish a permanent, independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for Prince George's County shielded from political interference with subpoena power, whistleblower protections, and full authority to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, procurement practices, and hiring across all County departments and contractors.
“"Greg Holmes is proposing a Charter Amendment to establish a permanent, independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for Prince George's County - shielded from political interference and answerable directly to residents. This independent watchdog would have subpoena power, whistleblower protections, and full authority to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, procurement practices, and hiring across all County departments and contractors."”
Affordability
Holmes addresses rising grocery bills (over 20% increase in last few years), energy costs with no county-level strategy to ease burden, housing unaffordability because the county hasn't met its own housing production goals, and healthcare access issues where seniors wait months for basic appointments.
“"Grocery bills have jumped more than 20% in the last few years, and energy costs continue to rise with no county-level strategy to ease the burden. Families can't afford homes because the county hasn't met its own housing production goals. Seniors are waiting months for basic healthcare appointments."”
According to mdbaynews.com, Gregory Holmes announced his candidacy for Prince George's County Executive in the 2026 elections on March 5, 2026, with a focus on economic growth, public safety, and affordability. The news outlet notes that he brings background experience in both business and nonprofit sectors and aims to provide accountable leadership while promoting cross-party collaboration.
“"Under strong, economic-focused leadership, Prince George's can finally compete. We will: • Accelerate housing development by streamlining permitting and partnering with builders to deliver mixed-income communities."”
Source“"Families can't afford homes because the county hasn't met its own housing production goals."”
Source“"Greg believes real security must be broader, smarter, and more effective – and rooted in prevention, partnership, and measurable results."”
Source“"Seniors are waiting months for basic healthcare appointments." "Expand healthcare access by attracting new clinics, urgent care centers, and specialty providers."”
Source“"True security is about more than responding to harm; it's about creating the conditions where people can thrive. That includes our neighborhoods, our public spaces, and especially our schools."”
Source“"Greg Holmes is proposing a Charter Amendment to establish a permanent, independent Office of Inspector General (OIG) for Prince George's County - shielded from political interference and answerable directly to residents."”
Source“"Lower the cost of living through targeted tax relief for working families and small businesses."”
Source“"Seniors are waiting months for basic healthcare appointments."”
Source“"As Executive Director of the Norman F. Holmes Foundation, Greg channels his passion for community advancement into programs that cultivate youth leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and equitable access to opportunity."”
Source“"Lower the cost of living through targeted tax relief for working families and small businesses." "Drive private sector investment with clear incentives, predictable regulations, and a pro-business environment."”
Source“"Lower the cost of living through targeted tax relief for working families and small businesses."”
Source“"His leadership is grounded in clarity, integrity, and a practical understanding of how to mobilize people, capital, and partnerships to deliver measurable outcomes—especially for communities that have too often been overlooked."”
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