Jack Johnson (D)

Age: 53

Residence: Mitchellville.

Education: BS, business administration, Benedict College, 1970; JD, Howard University School of Law, 1975.

Occupation: Prince George's County state's attorney.

Extra-curricular activities: State's attorney for Prince George's County, Prince George's County United Way, Coalition of Concerned Black Christian Men, board member of Maryland State's Attorneys' Association,;board member of Academy of Law and Public Policy at Largo and Potomac high schools.

Something voters should know about you: "I am a strong leader who has a proven record of public service, a vision and the ability to unite people and make courageous decisions."

Why should voters elect you? "Prince George's County is a great county, but it needs strong leadership. Our county is at a crossroads. The choices we make in the next few years will determine whether we can make this county even better. To become the county we can be, we must improve our schools, reduce crime, reform our police department, confront sprawl and urban decay, put more emphasis on economic development and mobilize our civic and community leadership. I have the vision and the courage to make the hard decisions, focus attention on these issues and get the results we need."

Web site: www.jackjohnson2002.com

Email address: None given.

Audrey E. Scott (R)

Age: 66

Residence: Bowie.

Education: BA, English, Tufts University; postgraduate courses, Harvard University; MA, legislative affairs, George Washington University.

Occupation: Prince George's County Council member.

Extra-curricular activities: Prince George's County Council member, 1994-2002 (vice chairman, 2001); Department of Housing and Urban Development deputy assistant secretary, 1981-91; mayor of Bowie, 1976-82; Bowie City Council member, 1975; chairman, Prince George's County Executive Transition Team, 1978; board chairman, Bowie Health Center/Dimensions Healthcare System, 1970-94; executive director, National Capital Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1991-93.

Something voters should know about you: "Audrey Scott cares. Compassion to care about every citizen. Action-oriented to get the job done. Relationships to bring people together. Experience to resolve problems.";

Why should voters elect you? "My career in education as a public school teacher; in health care as chairwoman of Bowie Health Center/Dimensions Healthcare System; in economic development as deputy assistant secretary at HUD; in government as mayor and county councilwoman; and in administration as executive director of the National Capital Multiple Sclerosis Society provides me the breadth and depth of experience necessary to address the problems facing our county. I have the vision to lead this county into the future. My intelligence and enthusiasm will inspire our citizens to work together to achieve unparalleled accomplishments. I ask for your vote on Nov. 5."

Web site: www.audreyscott2002.com

Email address: audreyscott2002@hotmail.com