Rushern Baker | |
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| 7th Executive of Prince George's County | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jack B. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Angela Alsobrooks |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 22B district | |
| In office August 11, 1994 – January 8, 2003 | |
| Appointed by | William Donald Schaefer |
| Preceded by | Paul G. Pinsky |
| Succeeded by | Tawanna P. Gaines Anne Healey Justin Ross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rushern Leslie Baker III October 24, 1958 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Christa Beverly (died 2021) |
| Children | 3, including Rushern IV |
| Education | Howard University (BA, JD) |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–2001 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
Rushern Leslie Baker III (born October 24, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 7th county executive of Prince George's County, Maryland from 2010 to 2018. He previously served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 to 2003, representing District 22B in northern Prince George's County. A member of the Democratic Party, Baker unsuccessfully ran for governor of Maryland in 2018 and 2022.