Maryland county executive announces run for Senate

A Maryland county government introduced her bid Tuesday to run for the newly open Senate seat at the moment occupied by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), who introduced his determination to not search reelection earlier this month.

Prince George’s County Government Angela Alsobrooks (D) launched her campaign Tuesday, making her the newest candidate to affix the open race for Cardin’s seat. Maryland Rep. David Trone (D) additionally introduced final week that he’s operating for the open seat, making a high-profile election for Democrats in 2024 who’re attempting to maintain maintain of the Senate.

“There aren’t lots of people like me within the U.S. Senate — individuals who reside like, assume like and who seem like the folks they’re alleged to characterize, however isn’t it time that modified?” Alsobrooks mentioned in her marketing campaign announcement. “I’m operating to be a voice for households like those I grew up with and who I’ve labored for my complete life.”

Alsobrooks has emerged as a distinguished chief in Maryland politics over the previous few years, particularly since she was elected as Prince George’s County government in 2018. Earlier than then, she had served as Prince George’s County state’s lawyer and was the primary girl to serve in that position.

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando additionally introduced final week that he could be searching for the Democratic nomination for Cardin’s seat. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) can be anticipated to decide as as to whether he’ll throw his hat within the ring.