Angela Alsobrooks
American politician from Maryland
Angela Deneece Alsobrooks (born February 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician who is the United States Senator-elect from Maryland. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She was elected county executive of Prince George's County, Maryland, in 2018.
Angela Alsobrooks | |
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 Alsobrooks in 2024 | |
| United States Senator-elect from Maryland | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Ben Cardin |
| 8th Executive of Prince George's County | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Rushern Baker |
| State's Attorney of Prince George's County | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Ivey |
| Succeeded by | Aisha Braveboy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Angela Deneece Alsobrooks February 23, 1971 Suitland, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Duke University (BA) University of Maryland, Baltimore (JD) |
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| Website | Campaign website |
In May 2023, Alsobrooks announced her candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2024 election to replace Ben Cardin.[1] In May 2024, she won the Democratic nomination, defeating U.S. Representative David Trone.[2] She won the election in November 2024, becoming Maryland's first African-American senator and the third African-American woman elected as senator of any U.S. state.
References
change- ↑ Janesch, Sam (May 9, 2023). "Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches campaign for U.S. Senate". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ↑ Mueller, Julia (May 14, 2024). "Angela Alsobrooks defeats David Trone in Maryland Senate primary". The Hill. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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