Angela Alsobrooks is a trailblazing American lawyer and Democratic politician from Maryland, currently serving as the junior United States Senator from Maryland since 2025. Previously, she was the County Executive of Prince George’s County from 2018 to 2024, and served as the county’s State’s Attorney from 2011 to 2018. Alsobrooks is noted for being the first Black woman to serve as county executive in Maryland and the state’s first Black U.S. Senator. Her career is marked by bold initiatives in criminal justice reform, economic development, and climate action, along with a focus on equity. She is recognized for her effective leadership, having reduced violent crime and driven job growth, but has also faced scrutiny over Latino representation in her administration.

Quick Facts:

Current Role: U.S. Senator from Maryland

Previous roles: County Executive of Prince George’s County (2018–2024), State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County (2011–2018), Assistant State’s Attorney, Domestic Violence Prosecutor

Education: Duke University (BA), University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (JD)

Background: Born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland; lifelong Maryland resident; single mother of one daughter

Career: First Black woman elected both as county executive in Maryland and as a U.S. Senator from Maryland; prosecuted high-profile cases; led initiatives on police accountability, climate action, and economic development

Political positions: Democrat; advocates for criminal justice reform, climate action, economic opportunity, and equity

Legislative achievements: Established first police misconduct unit; implemented ambitious climate targets; oversaw major economic and job growth; contributed to significant crime reduction

Controversies: Criticized for lack of Latino representation in county cabinet; responded with new appointments, creation of multicultural affairs office, and increased workforce diversity