On Saturday, May 3, 2008, the Maryland Democratic State Central Committee ratified the selection of Donna Edwards to be the  Democratic nominee in the upcoming June 17, 2008, Special General Election to replace retiring Congressman Albert Wynn. 

"I am honored to be chosen as the Democratic nominee in the upcoming Special General Election," said Donna Edwards.  "I look forward to beginning to work for health care for all, sound policy to reduce global warming and give consumers real alternatives for energy, and to end the war in Iraq."

Donna Edwards is among the honorees who will be presented with a Community Change Champion Award for her work that led to the passage of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and for her outstanding contributions to the movement for social and economic justice in America.

Dear Supporter,

Thank you for your generous support of our campaign up to this point.

Your help has delivered an opportunity that I don't think any of us could have foreseen. Due to Congressman Wynn's early retirement, Governor Martin O'Malley has announced that a Special General Election will be held on June 17^th to determine Wynn's successor. 

Governor O'Malley's announcement presents us with a wonderful opportunity but a limited amount of time to take advantage. With only sixty days until the election, we need your help to support a massive "get out the vote" effort.

Will you make a contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more today toward the Special General Election GOTV Fund?  

It was a great day for two great events this past weekend.  The Lupus Foundation of America's 2nd Annual "Walk for Lupus Now" and the Prince George's County Keep It Clean, Keep It Green Volunteer Thank You Picnic.

Donna thanked young and old alike at the Volunteer Thank You Party In Silver Spring. 

"Dr. King was not afraid to take on the important issues of the day.  The forceful eloquence of Dr. King's voice and messages of peace, equality, social and economic justice challenge us today as they did in 1968." --Donna Edwards