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County Council Member · District 9 · Prince George's County · 2026 Primary
County Council Members serve as the legislative branch of county government, passing local laws and approving the annual budget that funds public schools, roads, and emergency services. They set local tax rates and make final decisions on land use and zoning, which determines where new homes and businesses can be built. This office is responsible for prioritizing how your tax dollars are spent and managing the long-term growth and infrastructure of your community.
View all candidates in this raceJesse A. Peed is a Republican candidate running for Prince George's County Council District 9 in the 2026 election cycle. He is a U.S. Army veteran who owns a small pool service company in Upper Marlboro, according to his campaign website as reported by The Diamondback. Peed was also among three Republicans who ran for Prince George's County Executive in a special primary election on March 4, 2025. His stated plans if elected include protecting civil liberties, strengthening the county's education system, reducing regulations for small businesses, and fighting corruption through independent oversight bodies.
Civil Liberties
Protect civil liberties in Prince George's County
“If elected, Peed plans to protect civil liberties”
Education
Strengthen the county's education system
“strengthen the county's education system”
Small Business
Reduce regulations for small businesses
“reduce regulations for small businesses”
Government Ethics
Fight corruption through independent oversight bodies
“fight corruption through independent oversight bodies”
External news coverage from PG Proud Mag lists Peed as a Republican candidate for Prince George's County Council District 9 in March 2026. The Diamondback reported on February 25, 2025 that Peed is one of three Republicans running for county executive, describing him as a U.S. Army veteran and small business owner who plans to address civil liberties, education, small business regulations, and corruption if elected.