PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks resigned as Prince George’s County executive Monday, effective 10 a.m., ahead of being sworn into Congress on Jan. 3, 2025.
Alsobrooks beat former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan last month in the race to fill the Senate seat which was left empty by the retirement of Sen. Ben Cardin.
“Thank you for your trust and partnership as we worked to build a stronger, united Prince George’s,” Alsobrooks said. “Serving the residents of this county has been the honor of my lifetime, and I am deeply proud of all we have accomplished together.”
So what comes next for the county?
At the time of resigning, Alsobrooks had two years left in her term, which she was re-elected to in 2022. To fill the position, a special election will be held. No date has been set yet for the election.
For now, there will be an acting county executive. According to the county charter, the chief administrative officer takes on that role. In Prince George’s, that is Tara Jackson.
Jackson has been chief administrative officer of the county since December 2020, when she became acting chief administrative officer. She had also been on the county executive's leadership team for two years prior, joining in December 2018.
Before working for the county executive, Jackson worked in the county’s Office of the State’s Attorney and Office of Law. She lives in Upper Marboro.
State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said in November that she would run for county executive if Alsobrooks stepped down, and on Dec. 2, her profile has been rebranded to “Aisha Braveboy 4 Exec” on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Jolene Ivey, Prince George's County Council chair, also announced Monday she would throw her hat in the ring.
"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 press release.
If Braveboy, Ivey or another elected official wins the special election, another special election will be triggered to fill their seat.
Gov. Wes Moore accepted Alsobrooks' resignation Monday and released a statement thanking her.
"I want to thank Angela Alsobrooks for her dedicated service to the people of Prince George’s County for the past six years as county executive. Angela worked tirelessly to make Prince George’s County a safer, stronger place to call home—we’re deeply grateful for her effort and for the results she achieved," Moore said. "We look forward to continuing our work together to uplift Maryland families, protect fundamental freedoms, and build a brighter future for our state in her new role as U.S. Senator, as we welcome the opportunity to continue to serve the people of Prince George’s County alongside acting County Executive Tara Jackson.”