By Gloria DULAN-Wilson
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| Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate for Maryland |
Congressman Kweisi Mfume endorsed Alsobrooks in her bid to become the next United States Senator:
“Angela Alsobrooks is extremely qualified to represent Maryland in the United States Senate and deserves our support. She has a proven track record of success which includes fighting crime, fighting for children, and increasing access to jobs and healthcare. Angela is someone who knows and understands the people she represents, cares deeply, and takes the time to listen to all people. We need her in the U.S. Senate."
Additionally, Angela Alsobrooks received the endorsement of the Prince George’s County Muslim Council (PGCMC) on Wednesday, June 28, during the Muslim celebration of Eid Al-Adha. PGCMC joins EMILYs List, Higher Heights for America and more than 70 leaders and lawmakers from across Maryland, who have endorsed Angela in her senate race. Nearly 70 leaders, lawmakers and organizations that are currently mobilizing to support her in her bid for US Senate.
“County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has made herself accessible to the Muslim community and has been responsive to our issues including support of our business community, the development of our young adults and facilitating our ability to provide religious support to our incarcerated co-religionists,” said Prince George’s County Muslim Council Leader Jameel Aalim-Johnson. “She has also nominated members of the Muslim community to serve on boards and commissions to help improve services and the quality of life for Prince George’s County residents. We believe she will continue to work hard, not only for the Muslim community but for individuals across this state, and it is our pleasure to endorse her campaign to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate
Alsobrooks already has several victories under her belt - especially her 2022 Democratic primary contest - garnering 91% of the votes before being reelected unopposed in the general election.
In 2018 she defeated a former Congressmember to win the Democratic nomination as County Executive, earning 62% of the votes. She's now looking to carry that momentum forward in her upcoming bid for US Senate.
From 2010 to 2018, Angela was State’s Attorney - the top law enforcement officer for Prince George County. She significantly and consistently reduced crime in every major category during that time. Her 2010 election was her first time on the ballot for elected office; she defeated the incumbent clerk of court (a position elected countywide) and incumbent county council chair with 42% of the vote – twice what any other candidate garnered.
Angela studied law in Baltimore from 1993 to 1996, earning her law degree from the University of Maryland Law School (Baltimore). From there, she clerked for respected jurists Donna Hill Staton at the Howard County Circuit Court; and William Quarles at the Baltimore City Circuit Court before returning to Prince George’s County as an assistant state’s attorney.
Angela, who served two terms as Prince George’s County State’s Attorney and is the sitting County Executive, is running for the U.S. Senate to be a voice for the families she’s worked for throughout her life. Angela Alsobrooks runs on a strong record of public service, decreasing crime, enhancing schools, creating jobs, growing the economy, and increasing access to mental health and addiction treatment, is humbled by the community's support:
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Prince George’s County Muslim Council. I will be a Senator to represent and fight for all Marylanders,” said Angela Alsobrooks. “I will work to ensure that residents across this state have what I want for my own family; safe communities, access to a quality education, jobs and economic opportunities. We will go farther together.”
Maryland appears to be headed on an upward trajectory back to civilization - they have elected their first Black governor; Kweisi Mfume is back, twice as effective as ever, and doing wonderful things for his constituents. And now, with Alsobrooks as Senator, Maryland is poised for even greater things. Of course, that is, if they keep turning out voters, don't get lackadaisical, and maintain the spirit of responsibility and enthusiasm that has been their stronghold thus far.
AND I PREDICT THEY WILL!!
THEY'RE SETTING EXAMPLES THE REST OF US CAN DEFINITELY FOLLOW! A VICTORY FOR ANGELA ALSOBROOKS IS A VICTORY FOR MARYLAND AND A VICTORY FOR THE REST OF US AS WELL!
NOW THAT YOU KNOW
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
Gloria DULAN-Wilson
