It appears that Angela D. Alsobrooks’ bid to become Prince George’s County Executive has just gone from cakewalk to coronation.
Jerry Mathis, her Republican opponent, has declined to accept his party’s nomination, according to paperwork filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
As a result, Alsobrooks, the county state’s attorney who is already a heavy favorite to succeed Rushern L. Baker III by virtue of her victory in the Democratic primary, may lack for even token opposition in November.
Mathis, a real estate agent and community activist, filed withdrawal papers on Aug. 24, just days before the deadline for candidates to decline their spot on the ballot.
By law the Prince George’s County Republican Party has 10 days to replace Mathis on the ballot.
Click here to read the rest of the article written by Bruce DePuyt over at Maryland Matters