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Rushern Baker (Rushern Leslie Baker III) was born on 24 October, 1958 in Valdosta, Georgia, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Rushern Baker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

Popular As Rushern Leslie Baker III
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Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 24 October 1958
Birthday 24 October
Birthplace Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Rushern Baker's Wife?

His wife is Christa Beverly (died 2021)

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Children Rushern Baker IV

Rushern Baker Net Worth

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1958

Rushern Leslie Baker III (born October 24, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician.

1978

Baker met his wife, Christa Beverly, as an undergraduate at Howard University in 1978.

Baker is a member of Gamma Pi chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, as is Jack B. Johnson who preceded Baker as County Executive prior to Johnson's arrest.

The Bakers lived in Washington, D.C., briefly, before settling in Cheverly, MD, where they raised three children, including son Rushern Baker IV.

1982

He received his bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from Howard University in 1982 and 1986, respectively.

1994

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 Teachers Institute, located in Lanham, Maryland.

2002

In 2002 and 2006, Baker ran unsuccessfully for the office of Prince George's County Executive.

2006

In 2006, he was narrowly defeated by the incumbent County Executive, Jack B. Johnson in the primary election.

2010

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 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.

2012

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.

2014

Baker served as President of County Executives of America from 2014 to 2015.

2015

He was named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine in 2015.

As County Executive, Baker led land and real estate purchases to move county agencies to Largo, Maryland from the County Seat of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

2016

In 2016, Baker got a tattoo of her initials and the logo for the Alzheimer's Association on his arm.

In 2021, Baker's wife Christa died due to Alzheimer's disease, making him a widower.

2017

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 included Baltimore attorney Elizabeth Embry.

He was endorsed by the Washington Post, but lost the Democratic primary to Ben Jealous, 40 percent to 29 percent.

On April 8, 2021, Baker announced his candidacy for Governor of Maryland in the 2022 election, which will be vacated by Larry Hogan (R), who is term limited, in 2023.

His running mate was Nancy Navarro, a member of the Montgomery County Council.

He suspended his campaign on June 10, 2022.

2018

In 2018 and 2022, he mounted an unsuccessful primary campaign to become Governor of Maryland.

Baker was born in Valdosta, Georgia, 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 recalls having learning struggles in school.