LANHAM, Md. (DC News Now) — Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made history when she was elected as the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the United States Senate, defeating Republican Larry Hogan, the state’s former two-term Governor.
Alsobrooks supporter Stephanie Cole, a Prince George’s County resident from Lanham, said Tuesday night’s victory means so much for Maryland.
“Especially for a Black woman, for our young girls to see that’s very important – that a female can make it and be an inspiration to everyone in Maryland,” she said.
During her victory speech, Alsobrooks thanked her supporters, calling it a night she will never forget.
“I want to give a shout-out to my hometown Prince Georges County, Maryland. From the bottom of my heart, I thank each and every Marylander; to serve this state and my hometown is an honor of a lifetime and there is no place like Maryland where the people are amazing,” she said.
Tuesday night was also big for Joleen Ivey, who was elected as Chairperson of the Prince George’s County Chairperson. She won the special election for the vacant Council-at-Large seat, but said she wants to become the next County Executive.
“I want to be the County Executive because there is nobody better to fill that role. And I know for the good of the county we are going to need someone who is going to focus on the needs of the county and who knows the county,” she said.
Angela Alsobrooks told DC News Now she is ready to roll up her sleeves to get to work on Capitol Hill.
“And to those from Maryland whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote but I want you to know I hear your voice and I will be your senator too,” she said.
Alsobrooks has worked as Prince George’s County Executive and also served two terms as the county’s State’s Attorney.
