Angela Alsobrooks

Angela Alsobrooks

Angela Deneece Alsobrooks (born February 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, she served from 2011 to 2018 as state's attorney for Prince George's County and from 2018 to 2024 as county executive of Prince George's County. She was Prince George's County's first female county executive and the first Black female county executive in Maryland history.

Quotes

• I often tell the story of my grandmother, Sarah Daisy, who wanted to work for the federal government. She taped a piece of paper to the refrigerator to teach herself how to type in order to pass a Civil Service Exam, which included a typing test. She practiced every day and soon landed herself a job at the Pentagon—her dream job. I am so honored to be her legacy.

• Motivated by my grandmother’s story, I always knew I wanted to serve others.

• This is our moment to leave Donald Trump where he belongs: in America’s past.

• For the ancestors who sat at lunch counters and made sure that we all had the right to vote: We are not. Going. Back.

• For the mamas and grandmas who marched to make sure that women could control our own bodies: We are Not. Going. Back.

• Most people just want a fair shot—to afford healthcare, housing, education.

• We are in a good position to win the primary … because the coalition of people have shown up. They are excited.