Maryland Now Has a Black Senator, Governor, Mayor, and Two Members of the House of Representatives

New York Times Bestselling author Charles Blow said that the only way Black people can help fix this country is by gaining more Black power, which must be connected to the state.

"I think fixing the country is having more Black power," Blow said in a past interview with The Quintessential Gentleman. "I don't see a way for Black people to fix the country for Black people without Black people having more Black power. And I believe that state power is incredibly important in that conversation."

Maryland is moving in the right direction with the influence Black people hold in the state. With Angela Alsobrooks winning the Senate race, the state now has a Black senator, a Black governor, a Black mayor, and two Black members of the House of Representatives.

Wes Moore

Governor of Maryland

Governor Wes Moore’s election as Maryland’s governor was a historic first. Moore, an accomplished author, veteran and former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, became the first Black governor in Maryland’s history.

Brandon Scott

Mayor of Baltimore

Baltimore’s Visionary Mayor Brandon Scott, serving as the Mayor of Baltimore, has become a central figure in reshaping the city’s future. Baltimore's incumbent Mayor is the first Baltimore mayor to win reelection since 2004. With deep roots in Baltimore’s community, Scott’s focus has been on tackling crime, improving public safety, and investing in youth development.

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator of Maryland

Championing Change as Senator Angela Alsobrooks has made history as Maryland’s first Black senator. Previously serving as the County Executive of Prince George’s County, Alsobrooks has been a trailblazer in public service, known for her strong advocacy for criminal justice reform and community-based initiatives.

Kweisi Mfume

House of Representatives - Maryland's 7th Congressional District

Kweisi Mfume is the incumbent representative for Maryland's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives. He is expected to win his seat. Mfume has a storied career that includes leadership at the NAACP and a long history of championing civil rights and social justice.

Glenn F. Ivey

House of Representatives - Maryland's 4th Congressional District

Glenn F. Ivey is the incumbent representative for Maryland's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives. He is also expected to win his seat. Ivey represents a voice for pragmatic progress and community-focused legislation. With a background as the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Ivey’s work in Congress is influenced by a robust understanding of law, public safety, and governance.