Democrat Aisha Braveboy claimed victory in the special general election for Prince George’s County Executive on Tuesday night.

Braveboy, who is the Prince George’s County state’s attorney, has secured more than 89 percent of the vote as of Tuesday after 10 p.m., according to the Maryland state elections board.

She leads against Republican candidate Jonathan White, who is an Air Force veteran. More than 31,000 votes have been counted so far.

“It is an honor to lead a county like Prince George’s,” Braveboy said in a speech Tuesday night. “I don’t take it lightly.”

The county executive seat was up for election after Angela Alsobrooks resigned from the position in December following her U.S. Senate race victory. Tara Jackson, who was previously the county’s chief administration officer, serves as the acting county executive.

Braveboy’s declared victory comes after she earned more than 46 percent of the vote in the county’s special Democratic primary in March.

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Braveboy is serving her second term as state’s attorney, which is a role she has held since 2019. Under her leadership, there has been an almost 40 percent decrease in carjackings throughout the county, according to her website.

Braveboy also served as a Maryland state delegate from 2007 to 2015, where she worked to improve opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses, reduce mass incarceration and lessen health disparities within the state, according to the Prince George’s County website.

During her campaign, Braveboy received endorsements from many local officials, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and county council members Wala Blegay and Krystal Oriadha.

Braveboy told The Diamondback on Feb. 20 that she decided to run for county executive because she wants to implement policies that can address the root causes of crime, which is not part of her role as state’s attorney.

“I see where our systems of government have not met the needs of people,” Braveboy said. “I really want to be in a position where I can make a real difference in the lives of people so that they are less likely to commit offenses.”

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Braveboy hopes to expand retail and dining options for county residents and improve the cleanliness and maintenance of public areas.

She also aims to increase employment opportunities within the county, limit property tax increases and improve the county’s education system, according to her website.

Braveboy is set to serve as county executive for the remainder of Alsobrooks’ term, which ends in 2026.

This story will be updated after official election results are released.

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misquoted Aisha Braveboy. This story has been updated.