News4’s Tracee Wilkins breaks down the significance of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ election to U.S. Senate.
Angela Alsobrooks has resigned from her post as executive for Prince George's County, Maryland, weeks after winning a U.S. Senate seat.
Alsobrooks officially resigned at 10 a.m. Monday.
“Thank you for your trust and partnership as we worked to build a stronger, united Prince George’s,” Alsobrooks said in a news release. “Serving the residents of this County has been the honor of my lifetime, and I am deeply proud of all we have accomplished together.”
Chief Administrative Officer Tara H. Jackson will step in as the acting county executive until a special election is held for voters to select the next county executive.
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Soon after Alsobrooks' announcement, County Council Chair Jolene Ivey announced her campaign for county executive.
"Prince George's County is at a crossroads. The next County Executive must tackle the housing affordability crisis, improve our schools, support our businesses, and work with the community and police to reduce crime," Ivey said in a statement.
Alsobrooks, a Democrat, became the first Black candidate to be elected senator in Maryland when she prevailed against popular Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan in the November election.
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The race had been widely watched with control of the Senate potentially at stake, but Democrats ended up losing their slim Senate majority despite her victory.
Alsobrooks' supporters noted she would bring greater diversity to the Senate, and they said she is better positioned to address problems facing the state and the nation.
Alsobrooks served as the county executive since 2018. Before that, she was the county’s top prosecutor.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for updates.
