John King, Jr. is an educator, a civil rights activist, and a Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland.
He served as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama.
King joins Dr. Kaye for her Meet The Candidates Series.
For voting information and list of gubernatorial candidates, click here.
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My ancestors were enslaved, but I went on to serve in the Cabinet of our first Black President.
— John King for Governor of Maryland (@JohnBKing) April 14, 2022
Now, I'm running for governor.
I'm only here because they survived and my teachers saved my life — and I know we can build a Maryland where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. pic.twitter.com/lXXBFj42uG
