Born February 23, 1971, in Suitland, Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks earned her B.A. from Duke University and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. She served as Prince George’s County State’s Attorney (2011–2018) and then as County Executive (2018–2025), where she emphasized public safety, education investment, and economic development in majority-Black communities.
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, Alsobrooks became the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the Senate. Her platform centers on reproductive rights, criminal justice reform, health care access, and expanding economic opportunity across the state.
Establishment Democrat
Fiscal ConservativeFiscal Progressive
Social ConservativeSocial Liberal
EstablishmentPopulist
HawkishDovish
Achievements
- First Black woman elected to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate
- Expanded healthcare and education access as Prince George’s County Executive
- Championed economic revitalization and small business support in underserved communities
- Led high-profile efforts on criminal justice reform and public safety modernization
Controversies
- Criticized by fiscal moderates for embracing progressive spending priorities
- Faced pushback from some law enforcement groups over reform-minded policing changes
- Scrutiny from opponents over ties to national Democratic donor networks
Top Donors
- EMILY's List — $241,099(Indiv: $236,561 / PAC: $4,538)
- JStreetPAC — $162,838(Indiv: $160,838 / PAC: $2,000)
- US Government — $98,016(Indiv: $98,016 / PAC: $0)
- MedStar Health — $89,705(Indiv: $89,705 / PAC: $0)
- University of Maryland — $89,050(Indiv: $89,050 / PAC: $0)
Recent Elections
2024 Margin D +25%