Angela Alsobrooks is the junior United States senator from Maryland, serving since 2025. A lawyer and longtime Prince George’s County leader, she previously served as the county’s State’s Attorney (2011–2018) and then as County Executive (2018–2024), where she emphasized public safety, education investment, and economic growth.
Born February 23, 1971 in Suitland, Maryland, Alsobrooks earned her B.A. from Duke University and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. Her political brand blends establishment coalition building with a strong emphasis on equity outcomes, particularly for majority-Black communities in the D.C. metro.
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, she became the first Black woman elected to represent Maryland in the Senate. Her platform has centered on reproductive rights, health care access, criminal justice reform, and expanding economic opportunity.
Mainstream Liberal
Committee Assignments
Caucus Memberships
Achievements
- First Black woman elected to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate
- Led Prince George’s County as State’s Attorney and later County Executive, building a high-profile regional leadership record
- Advocated for expanded health care access and education investment in a fast-growing, majority-Black county
- Elevated criminal justice reform and community safety policy in both local executive governance and Senate platform messaging
- Defeated a high-profile statewide Republican opponent in the 2024 Maryland Senate race
Controversies
- Criticized at times from the right for progressive spending priorities and positions on reproductive rights
- Faced periodic pushback from law enforcement circles over reform-oriented policing and accountability initiatives
- Scrutiny during her 2024 campaign regarding property tax treatment and homestead-related filings (resolved through repayments/adjustments)
- Opposition attacks tying her to national Democratic donor networks and establishment endorsements
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY's List | $241,099 | $236,561 | $4,538 |
| JStreetPAC | $162,838 | $160,838 | $2,000 |
| US Government | $98,016 | $98,016 | $0 |
| MedStar Health | $89,705 | $89,705 | $0 |
| University of Maryland | $89,050 | $89,050 | $0 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2024 Margin D +25%