MARYLAND (WBFF) — Incumbent Anthony G. Brown has won re-election for Attorney General of Maryland, according to the Associated Press.
Brown, a Democrat, first took office on Jan. 3, 2023, and his current term will end on Jan. 4, 2027.
AG Brown’s tenure as attorney general has included creating the Office of Equity, Policy and Engagement, launching a Civil Rights Division and broadening the Independent Investigations Division’s power to prosecute police-involved fatalities.
He has also led the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative, which worked on expanding parole access, improving rehabilitation for incarcerated youth and providing second chances for individuals serving excessive sentences.
He has pushed for justice in elder abuse cases, called for more oversight in long-term care facilities, challenged industries over deceptive and dangerous practices and defended gun safety measures in court as part of efforts to keep Marylanders safe.
Brown has also worked to address wage theft, stand up for consumers and workers, fight for reproductive rights and take legal action to protect Marylanders on a wide range of issues.
Before becoming attorney general, Brown represented Maryland’s 4 Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2017 to 2023, served as the state’s lieutenant governor from 2007 to 2015 and was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1999 to 2007.
Brown’s background includes serving in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, working as a Harvard-educated attorney and advocating for crime victims, low-income defendants, children in crisis and small businesses. Community involvement has included board positions with Prince George’s Community College, Community Legal Services and Adoptions Together.
This post was originally published on Fox 45 by Sinclair Media Group.
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