Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee

PGCDCC DISTRICT 5 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES FORUM

Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee

Bowie State University • Bowie, Maryland

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • 10 am - 3 pm

Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland

Overview

April Ryan served as Moderator for the PGCDCC District 5 Congressional Candidates Forum held at Bowie State University on May 26, 2026.

The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee (PGCDCC) hosted the Congressional District 5 Forum to provide a critical platform for voters during a defining moment for the region.

With long-time Representative Steny Hoyer retiring after more than 40 years, the forum helped ensure the community remained informed, engaged, and connected to the process of deciding upon the next District 5 Representative.

Why We Hosted This Forum

The race represents a pivotal opportunity to determine who will represent the district’s unique interests in Congress.

Residents had the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their visions for District 5, focusing on issues such as economic opportunity, healthcare affordability, education, housing, public safety, and social justice.

PGCDCC appreciates everyone who attended, participated, and helped make the forum a success.

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Watch the Forum Coverage

View WUSA9’s coverage of the PGCDCC District 5 Congressional Candidates Forum and read the full article highlighting the candidates and key issues discussed during the event.

Watch PGCDCC District 5 Congressional Candidates Forum Coverage

Read the WUSA9 Article

Announcements

2026 PGCDCC Business Meetings

You’re invited to attend the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee (PGCDCC) Business Meetings — a space for community connection, updates, and local Democratic engagement.

When: Third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Where: Local 5 Union Hall, 4755 Walden Lane, Lanham, MD 20706
Chair: Sylvia Johnson

May 19, 2026
June 16, 2026

Contact: 240-547-3301 | pgcdccinfo@gmail.com | www.pgcdcc.org

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Happy New Year 2026

As we begin a new year, the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee thanks our elected leaders, residents, partners, and community for their dedication to public service and civic participation.

We look forward to continuing our work together to support our county, our values, and our shared future.

Wishing you health, progress, and success in the year ahead.

Sylvia Johnson, Chair
and the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee

2026 Happy New Year Message from Chair

Season’s Greetings

The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee extends warm holiday wishes to our elected officials, residents, partners, and community members.

Thank you for your engagement, service, and commitment to strengthening our county. We are grateful for the shared efforts that move our community forward.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and continued unity in the year ahead.

Sylvia Johnson, Chair
and the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee

2026 Season Greetings Message from Chair

The PGCDCC Legislative Committee shares the following information

Career-related Events or Opportunities:
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has put together resources for impacted public servants. There is a free virtual workshop for former federal employees and contractors seeking support to explore new job opportunities. This workshop "Seeking New Opportunities After Work as a Federal Employee or Contractor", is every Wednesday, 9 a.m. - noon. To enroll, email FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov. To learn more, please click on here.

Below are additional Resources

Resources For Impacted Workers: https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
Virtual Go-Bag https://afsa.org/virtual-go-bag

Black Virtual Career Fair is hosting a virtual job fair
March 20th from 9am-1:00pm PST/ 12pm-4pm ET.
Focus Areas: Healthcare/Health Tech Pharma/Biotech Banking/Financial Services/Fin Tech
Register Here: https://virtual.blackvirtualcareerfair.com/ Please stay tuned....More Information To Come!

Standing Strong Together

On Friday, March 7, 2025, community members gathered with the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee at the Greenbelt Metro station to rally against the current administration's policies that are negatively affecting Marylanders.

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2025 PGCDCC Installation Ceremony & Welcome Reception

The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee (PGCDCC) hosted an Installation Ceremony and Welcome Reception on Tuesday, February 28, 2025, in Lanham, Maryland, to officially swear in its 2025 Executive Board members. The event welcomed Congressional, State, District, and local officials, who joined in commemorating this significant occasion.

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Sylvia Johnson Elected as Chair of PGCDCC

The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee (PGCDCC) is proud to announce Sylvia Johnson as its new Chair, effective January 21, 2025. With extensive experience in government, private sector leadership, and community advocacy, Ms. Johnson has served as a compliance officer for the U.S. FDA’s vaccine program, held executive roles in Fortune 500 companies, and is the CEO and Founder of JI-Solutions, a Health IT and Biomedical Consulting Firm in Prince George’s County.

Ms. Johnson also serves on local boards, including Doctors Community (Luminis Health) Hospital and the Human Rights Commission. As PGCDCC Chair, she is committed to transparency, inclusion, and community engagement, ensuring the Committee remains an active voice for residents. Please join us in celebrating her leadership and dedication to strengthening Democratic values in Prince George’s County.

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Impacts of the Trump Government Shutdown

In Two Days, Nutrition Assistance Funding Lapses for the First Time in History

Trump and Republicans’ government shutdown is beginning to have life and death consequences: in two days, health care costs will rise as millions lose access to nutrition assistance. But Trump refuses to intervene to save health care and SNAP.

On November 1, 42 million Americans are about to lose access to SNAP — the first time funding has lapsed in the program’s history.

6.7 million women and children who participate in the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program (WIC) could also go hungry just as temperatures begin to drop.

To be clear: Donald Trump has the power to keep millions of American families from starving — but he just doesn’t care.

The Trump administration currently holds about $5.5 billion in the SNAP contingency fund, Trump just refuses to use it.

Here is a table of SNAP recipient households by MD Congressional District (see the attached document for a nationwide breakdown):
SNAP Program by District in Maryland

Download 2025 SNAP Figures