Special primaries date set for January 4 in Prince George’s Council race

School board member Edward Burroughs IIIThe 29-year-old, a vocal critic of the founding of the county’s Democratic party, announced his candidacy the same day Anderson-Walker resigned. The next day, former county council member Tony Knotts said he would enter the race. Knotts said in an interview that he doesn’t want to criticize Burroughs, but believes his long experience and role as a “consensus builder” make him a good candidate.