Donna Edwards

Donna Edwards, born on June twenty-eighth, nineteen fifty-eight, is a distinguished American politician and lawyer who made history as the first African-American woman to represent Maryland in the United States Congress. Serving as the U.S. representative for Maryland's fourth congressional district from two thousand eight to two thousand seventeen, she was a prominent member of the Democratic Party, advocating for her constituents in Prince George's County and parts of Anne Arundel County.

Edwards' political journey began with her remarkable victory over eight-term incumbent Albert Wynn in the two thousand eight Democratic primary. Following his resignation, she won a special election on June seventeenth, two thousand eight, and was sworn in just two days later, marking a significant milestone in Maryland's political landscape.

In November two thousand eight, she successfully ran for a full term, defeating Republican candidate Peter James with an impressive eighty-five percent of the vote. Edwards continued to be a formidable force in politics, running for the U.S. Senate in two thousand sixteen to replace retiring Barbara Mikulski, although she was ultimately defeated by Congressman Chris Van Hollen in the Democratic primary.

In two thousand twenty-two, Edwards sought to reclaim her former congressional seat but faced a challenging primary against Glenn Ivey. Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for various causes, including sponsoring an amendment to the U.S. Constitution in two thousand thirteen aimed at repealing the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.