Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D) announced his endorsement of Prince George's County executive Angela Alsobrooks for Senate.
Alsobrooks in a statement said she is “honored” to receive an endorsement from Hoyer, whom she described as a “wonderful colleague, mentor and friend, offering his partnership and spirit of collaboration throughout my career.”that Hoyer was the first person to call with congratulations on her county executive victory and that the two have been in regular contact since.
Alsobrooks has already racked up endorsements from some of Maryland’s heavy hitters, including Rep. Kweisi Mfume , former Maryland Democratic Party chair Susan Turnbull and former state senator Gloria Lawlah. The Hoyer endorsement adds clout and name recognition to Alsobrooks’s Senate bid, and it aligns with the Democratic Party’s shift to be more intentional about its candidates and how they represent the party.
Hoyer noted that Maryland’s congressional delegation at one time had an equal number of men and women, but now there are only men.If Alsobrooks were to win, she would also be the first Black woman to join the Senate since Vice President Harris and only the second woman in Maryland history to serve since Barbara A. Mikulski .
“Coming from a family that had fled racial violence in South Carolina, Angela had to confront many of the challenges facing our country at a young age,” Hoyer said. “She also knew that despite those challenges, America remains the great land of opportunity — a place where anyone can make a difference.”
Hoyer has been keen on fostering talent on his own turf and throughout Maryland, advising newcomers such as stateHoyer told the crowd he witnessed Alsobrooks’s ability to lead under pressure as she weathered the coronavirus pandemic and heightened tensions between law enforcement and citizens after the killing of George Floyd.Meagan Flynn contributed to this report.
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