Benjamin Jealous

Benjamin Todd Jealous (born January 18, 1973) is an American civic leader. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Maryland in the 2018 gubernatorial election, facing incumbent Larry Hogan. Jealous is also former president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).^[1][2]

Benjamin Jealous
President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
In office September 1, 2008 – November 1, 2013
Preceded by	Dennis Courtland Hayes (Acting)
Succeeded by	Lorraine C. Miller (Acting)
Personal details
Born	Benjamin Todd Jealous (1973-01-18) January 18, 1973 (age 52) Pacific Grove, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Lia Epperson ​ ​ (m. 2002; div. 2015)​
Children	2
Education	Columbia University (BA) St Antony's College, Oxford (MSc)

Jealous was selected at age 35 as the youngest-ever national leader of the NAACP.^[3]

Jealous is a progressive Democrat. He endorsed Bernie Sanders in his 2016 campaign for President.^[4]

In the June 2018 primary, Jealous defeated Prince George's County Executive, Rushern Baker, and seven other candidates to become the Democratic nominee in the general election.^[5]