Rushern Baker

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.

Rushern Baker
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 (1958-10-24) October 24, 1958 (age 67) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Christa Beverly
Education	Howard University (BA, JD)
Website	Official website

In 2017 and 2018, he ran an unsuccessful primary campaign to become Governor of Maryland.^[1] In April 2021, he announced his candidacy for governor in the 2022 election.^[2] In June 2022, he ended his campaign.^[3]