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A Son of Prince George's County

Alonzo's Story is a Prince George's Success Story

A Grassroots Leader from Humble Beginnings

Alonzo Washington is a State Senator who represents District 22 in the Maryland General Assembly. He has spent over a decade fighting for Prince George's County in the State Capitol, serving in key leadership positions in both the House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate.

A Tireless Advocate for His Constituents

In the 2022 Democratic Primary, Alonzo T. Washington worked tirelessly to gain the trust and support of his District 22 constituents. Then a State Delegate, he enthusiastically toured every public school, hosted town hall meetings, and knocked on thousands of doors, to hear his constituents’ concerns firsthand. Through his grassroots efforts, Alonzo finished first out of the six candidates for the House—finishing in first place for the third consecutive primary election. As a member of the House of Delegates, Alonzo served in several leadership positions, including Vice Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, and Chair of the Education Subcommittee. He was the first black person, and first Prince Georgian to ever hold that position.

In previous years, he has served as Deputy Majority Whip, First Vice Chair of the Prince George’s House Delegation, Chair of the House Election Law Subcommittee, Chair of the Prince George’s County Education Committee, and Chair of the Prince George’s County Law Enforcement Committee. Alonzo also served as Co-Chair of the Prince George’s County Police Reform Work Group, and was a member of the Kirwan Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Education during his tenure in the House.

In January 2023, Alonzo was appointed to serve as State Senator – the first Black person to ever represent our District in the Maryland Senate. In this new role, Senator Washington fashioned his priorities to reduce poverty, promote a vibrant local economy, achieve greater accountability from our public schools, and close the student achievement gap. As a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Washington has influenced the flow of resources towards better educational opportunities, a more equitable tax code, and a stronger climate for Maryland small businesses and startup companies to succeed.

During his time in Annapolis, he has been a statewide leader on many key issues, including record funding for public schools through the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, free community college for PGCPS grads, significant police reform measures, historic tax relief for seniors, and securing $200 Million to relocate FBI headquarters to Prince George's County.

Senator Washington is a Leader that Inspires

Senator Washington is a life-long resident of Prince George’s County and a graduate of its public schools. The oldest of six children, he grew up under difficult circumstances which caused his family to be homeless for a short time; and to occasionally reside in some of the county’s most troubled neighborhoods. Raised by a strong single mother, who believed in the power of education, Senator Washington became the first member of his family to attend college. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Since his election, Senator Washington has continued to work tirelessly to keep his constituents connected, informed and engaged with their community by hosting over 75 town halls. To keep the community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, he partnered with community leaders to hold several virtual town halls on key ballot initiatives, voting access, education, and much more. To provide essential resources to one of the most distressed communities in District 22, Senator Washington has hosted his Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway, Coat Drives, Thanksgiving Meal Giveaways, and other community resource events. He has also sponsored several meal distributions and community resource drives across District 22.

These experiences have allowed Senator Washington to become both a trusted and reliable member of the local community as well as an insightful political leader, poised to prepare Prince George’s County to tackle major initiatives, such as reforming our education system, ensuring consumer protections, and developing the Purple Line.

Senator Washington has previously worked as Executive Director of CASA in Action, Chief of Staff on Prince George’s Council, and for the County Redevelopment Authority. He currently resides in Greenbelt, Maryland with his wife, Rohey; their daughter; and adopted dog, Policy.

Positions & Appointments

  • Senate Finance Committee (2024-present)

  • Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee (2023-2024)

  • Vice Chair, House Ways and Means Committee (2020-2023)

  • Chair, House Education Subcommittee (2020-2023)

  • Co-Chair, Prince George's County Police Reform Work Group (2020)

  • Chair, House Election Law Subcommittee (2017-2019)

  • House Deputy Majority Whip (2015-2018)

  • House Parliamentarian (2019)

  • Vice Chair, Prince George's County Delegation (2018-2019)

  • Member, Kirwan Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education (2016-2019)

  • Vice Chair, Legislative Black Caucus (2015-2016)

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Alonzo's Achievements Over the Years

2012

Appointed as State Delegate for District 22 in Prince George's County.

2013

Became youngest legislator in the State of Maryland.

2015

Passed legislation to hold law enforcement accountable for officer-involved deaths, requiring them to publicly report on all incidents.

2017

Created the Prince George's Promise Scholarship, providing free community college for PGCPS graduates.

2019

Established the National Capital Economic Development Funds - providing funding for affordable housing projects inside the Beltway.

2019

Appointed as Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Education Committee - the first Black legislator to hold that position.

2020

Appointed to Co-Chair the Prince George's Police Reform Work Group, which delivered 50+ recommendations to fix public safety in our county.

2021

Led the passage of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, securing billions of dollars for PGCPS and low-income students across the State of Maryland.

2023

Appointed by Gov. Moore to serve as State Senator - the first Black Senator in the history of District 22.

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"Raised in poverty and fatherless, at times even homeless, Alonzo has overcome adversity and is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed."

Elijah Cummings