ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former U.S. Education Secretary John King says he’s running for governor of Maryland.
I’m running for governor of Maryland because I see the vision of a prosperous future for our state, built on economic, racial, climate, and educational justice. We as Marylanders have a common destiny, and we can realize that future together. Join us: https://t.co/dubQz5DMnJ pic.twitter.com/681krg71vv
— John King (@JohnBKing) April 20, 2021
King announced on social media Tuesday he is seeking the Democratic nomination.
He's entering a growing field of candidates in the 2022 election.
They are running to succeed Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who is term limited.
King was education secretary during former President Barack Obama's administration.
King says as governor he would focus on education, climate change and addressing systemic inequality.
King is now president and CEO of The Education Trust, a national nonprofit organization that seeks to identify and close opportunity and achievement gaps.