Governor Larry Hogan today appointed Karen R. Toles to the Maryland House of Delegates. The governor appointed Ms. Toles following a nomination by the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee.

“I am confident that Ms. Toles will represent the citizens of Prince George’s County well in her new role as delegate,” said Governor Hogan. “I offer her my sincere congratulations and look forward to working with her and the General Assembly this legislative session.”

According to a press release:

Toles is a former Prince George’s County council member, serving eight years from 2010 to 2018. She is currently the director of community affairs, as well as legislative affairs advisor, for the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. She also has a policy consulting business, Paramount Policy Partners, LLC. Toles received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her law degree from the University of Baltimore.

Toles will represent District 25 in Prince George’s County, filling the seat vacated by former Delegate Dereck Davis, who was sworn in as Maryland State Treasurer last month.

Stay tuned to Conduit Street for more information.