Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George’s County executive, sparking a scramble to replace her

Sen.-elect Angela Alsobrooks (D) officially resigned her post as Prince George’s County Executive on Monday morning, setting the stage for a special election that has already attracted three candidates and may draw more.

In a letter “to all residents of Prince George’s County” released Monday, Alsobrooks, who will be sworn in to her seat in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 3, said she was resigning from the county job effective 10 a.m. Monday.

“Thank you for your trust and partnership as we worked to build a stronger, united Prince George’s,” Alsobrooks’ letter 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.”