Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks resigned from her position Monday morning as she prepares to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate starting in 2025.
Alsobrooks’ resignation took effect at 10 a.m. and will trigger a special election to replace her. County Administrative Officer Tara Jackson will lead the county until a new person can fill her position.
“Thank you for your trust and partnership as we worked to build a stronger, united Prince George’s,” Alsobrooks said in a statement. “Serving the residents of this County has been the honor of my lifetime, and I am deeply proud of all we have accomplished together.”
So far, at least four candidates are vying for her position: current County Council Chair and At-large member Jolene Ivey, State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, At-Large Councilmember Calvin Hawkins and former County Executive Rushern Baker.
Gov. Wes Moore released the following statement in regards to Alsobrooks’s resignation:
“I want to thank Angela Alsobrooks for her dedicated service to the people of Prince George’s County for the past six years as county executive. Angela worked tirelessly to make Prince George’s County a safer, stronger place to call home—we’re deeply grateful for her effort and for the results she achieved,” Moore said. “We look forward to continuing our work together to uplift Maryland families, protect fundamental freedoms, and build a brighter future for our state in her new role as U.S. Senator, as we welcome the opportunity to continue to serve the people of Prince George’s County alongside acting County Executive Tara Jackson.”
Alsobrooks will head to Capital Hill after becoming Maryland’s first Black woman senator, following the Nov. 5 general election.
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