06-18-2008 10:49 AM
Congratulations to Donna Edwards of Lanham, MD. Ms. Edwards won a special election yesterday for the vacated seat of Rep. Albert Wynn to become
Maryland’s first black woman to be elected to Congress.
Congresswoman Edwards has a background as a lawyer and as an executive for a nonprofit in Prince George’s County, MD.
Wynn’s exit came sooner than expected. Edwards had previously defeated him in the Democratic primary, making her the party’s candidate for the fall but, Wynn decided to pursue a lobbying career so, he vacated early.
Edwards defeated Republican Peter James in the special election for the seat, which she will hold for the rest of this year. Edwards will meet James again in the general election in the fall.
Regardless of the outcome, Ms. Edwards has solidified her place in history.
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