Rushern Baker
Rushern Baker | |
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| 7th Executive of Prince George's County | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jack B. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Angela Alsobrooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rushern L. Baker III October 24, 1958 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Christa Beverly |
| Education | Howard University (BA, JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Rushern L. Baker III (born October 24, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected county executive of Prince George's County, Maryland in 2010 and won re-election in 2014, leaving office in 2018.
In 2017 and 2018, he ran an unsuccessful primary campaign to become Governor of Maryland. In April 2021, he announced his candidacy for governor in the 2022 election. In June 2022, he ended his campaign.
References
- ↑ "Maryland Primary Election Results". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ↑ DePuyt, Bruce (April 8, 2021). "Rushern Baker to Enter 2022 Race for Governor". Maryland Matters. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ↑ DePuyt, Bruce (June 10, 2022). "Rushern Baker Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign, Will Likely Endorse a Democratic Rival Soon". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
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