Politics & Government
PG County's Rushern Baker To Run For Governor: Reports
Baker will be part of a crowded field competing for the Democratic nomination to take on Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has announced his intention to run for governor of Maryland, according to numerous reports.
Baker announced his candidacy in a video message that explains why he thinks he can win the Democratic Party nomination and challenge Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for a second term.
The 58-year-old has spent seven years as leader of PG County, the second-largest jurisdiction in Maryland. If he is victorious next year, he would become the first African-American governor of Maryland.
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The last time a former PG County executive served as governor of Maryland was Parris Glendening from 1995 to 2003.
Other confirmed candidates in the Democratic primary next June include former NAACP leader Benjamin Jealous, Baltimore businessman Alec Ross, and state Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. Others are likely to enter the race as well.
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Baker has set up a campaign page for his gubernatorial bid.
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