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Rushern Baker is an American politician who currently serves as the County Executive of Prince George's County, Maryland. He was born on October 24, 1958 in Valdosta, Georgia. He attended Howard University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree.
Baker began his political career in 2002, when he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates. He served in the House until 2007, when he was elected to the Maryland Senate. In 2010, he was elected as the County Executive of Prince George's County.
As County Executive, Baker has focused on improving the county's economy, public safety, and education system. He has also worked to reduce crime and improve the county's infrastructure.
Baker is married to Christa Beverly, and they have two children. He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
| Popular As |
Rushern Leslie Baker III |
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| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
24 October 1958 |
| Birthday |
24 October |
| Birthplace |
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Rushern Baker Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Rushern Baker's Wife?
His wife is Christa Beverly (d. 2021)
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| Wife |
Christa Beverly (d. 2021) |
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| Children |
Rushern Baker IV |
Rushern Baker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rushern Baker worth at the age of 66 years old? Rushern Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated
Rushern Baker's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
On June 21, 2017, Baker announced his candidacy for Governor of Maryland in the 2018 election, currently held by Larry Hogan (R). Baker's ticket includes Baltimore attorney Elizabeth Embry. He was endorsed by the Washington Post, but lost the Democratic primary to Ben Jealous, 40 percent to 29 percent.
Baker served as President of County Executives of America from 2014-2015. He was named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine in 2015.
In November 2010, Baker won the election to replace Johnson, who was term-limited. Baker was sworn in as County Executive on December 6, 2010.
In 2010, Baker's wife was diagnosed with Early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The family decided to speak publicly about her diagnosis in 2012 in order to increase awareness for the disease and advocate for greater funding for medical research. Baker is an active member of the Alzheimer's Association.
In 2002 and 2006, Baker ran unsuccessfully for the office of Prince George's County Executive. In 2006, he was narrowly defeated by the incumbent County Executive, Jack B. Johnson in the primary election.
Baker represented legislative district 22B in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 to 2003, where he served on various subcommittees and task forces. He also served as Executive Director for the Community Teacher's Institute, located in Lanham, Maryland.
Baker met his wife, Christa Beverly, on his first day of undergraduate school at Howard University in 1978. They lived in Washington, D.C., briefly, before settling in Cheverly, MD, where they raised three children, including son Rushern Baker IV.
Rushern L. Baker III (born October 24, 1958) is an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected county executive of Prince George's County, Maryland in 2010 and won re-election in 2014. In 2017 and 2018, he mounted an unsuccessful primary campaign to become Governor of Maryland.
Baker was born in Valdosta, Georgia on October 24, 1958 and grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts. Baker's father, a Green Beret who served in the Vietnam War, mother, and 3 siblings lived on an Army base in Okinawa, Japan for a time before settling in Massachusetts. Baker has talked about his early struggles with reading and attributes the dedication of his family and teachers to helping him overcome difficulties and succeed academically. He received his bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from Howard University in 1982 and 1986, respectively.
