Meet:
Tonya Sweat
Prince George's County
County Executive
I affiliated with MDFWD because I want to see a return to civility in politics and believe open primaries plus ranked choice voting is one way to get us there. A struggle for power and control is not productive or reflective of democracy.
November 3, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
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Moisette Tonya Sweat is an attorney with almost three decades of experience that includes complex criminal and civil litigation, financial and banking regulation, and honorable service as a USAF judge advocate. In addition to her legal experience, Tonya is a small business owner and holds a Master of Business Administration. She also advocates for children and special education, seniors, and nonprofit organizations. Tonya was raised by her mother, a retired public-school teacher and ordained minister in the A.M.E. Church, and her maternal grandparents in South Carolina. She currently lives in Accokeek with her family.
Policy Objectives
Accountability: Ensure County programs are administered impartially, in compliance with the law, and address the needs of County residents.
Children: Improve public education and recreational services to prepare our children for future success.
Community: Provide services for seniors; ensure public safety; and diversify County revenue. Tonya intends to recruit new industries and enhance sports and entertainment to attract tourism and relieve the tax burden on homeowners.
Fiscal Responsibility: Tonya will call for an audit of government spending to reduce waste and save tax dollars.
Proven Leadership: Tonya will use her years of experience and skills to revitalize Prince George’s County and ensure its sustainability.
Education
Tonya graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science). She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Tonya also has an Associate degree in Business Administration and a Certificate in Business Management from the College of Southern Maryland. She is licensed to practice law in the States of Maryland and South Carolina and the District of Columbia and is a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States and other Federal courts. She is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the University of South Carolina Alumni Association, and serves with a number of community service organizations.