Denise Roberts | |
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.jpg) Roberts in 2024 | |
| Member of theMaryland House of Delegates from the25th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2024 Serving with Kent Roberson andKaren Toles | |
| Appointed by | Wes Moore |
| Preceded by | Nick Charles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1973-09-04)September 4, 1973 (age 52) Cheverly, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Howard University (BA) American University (MA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Denise Roberts (born September 4, 1973) is an American politician who has served as a member of theMaryland House of Delegates representingDistrict 25 since 2024.
Roberts was born inCheverly, Maryland on September 4, 1973. She graduated fromSuitland High School before attendingHoward University, where she earned aBachelor of Arts degree in radio, television, and film in 1995, andAmerican University, where she earned aMaster of Arts degree in public relations, advertising, and communications in 2002.[1]
Roberts has run her own photography business, D. Geneva Photography, since 2002, and has worked as a television host for Prince George's Community Television'sLevel Up since 2014.[1] She was also involved with advocating for local small businesses, served as vice president of her localparent-teacher-student organization, and in leadership of a local coffee club within thePrince George's County Police Department.[2]
Roberts previously worked as a spokesperson for Prince George's County ExecutiveJack B. Johnson from 2005 to 2009.[1] In 2018, she unsuccessfully ran for Clerk of the Circuit Court inPrince George's County, placing second with 30.7 percent of the vote behind Mahasin El Amin.[3] Following her defeat, Roberts worked as the communications director for Prince George's County State's AttorneyAisha Braveboy. In 2022, she ran for the Prince George's County Council in District 6, placing second with 27.6 percent of the vote behind Wala Blegay.[2]
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In December 2023, following the appointment of state delegateNick Charles to theMaryland Senate, Roberts applied to serve the remainder of Charles' term in the Maryland House of Delegates.[4] Her nomination was backed by Charles and state delegateKaren Toles. The Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee voted to nominate her to the seat later that month.[2] She was sworn in on January 8, 2024.[5]
During the 2025 legislative session she sponsored a bill, along withMarvin E. Holmes Jr.,Nick Allen,Linda Foley,Wayne A. Hartman, andRegina T. Boyce, revising the2023 mandate for funding ofreserve studies and preparation of funding plans byhousing cooperatives,condominiums, andhomeowners associations.[6][7]
Roberts has two children.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mahasin El Amin | 39,497 | 34.1 | |
| Democratic | Denise Roberts | 35,465 | 30.7 | |
| Democratic | Adrion Jackson Howell | 13,868 | 12.0 | |
| Democratic | Gloria McClam-Magruder | 11,465 | 9.9 | |
| Democratic | Adrian Orlando Mason | 8,374 | 7.2 | |
| Democratic | Bonita Maria Rabalais | 6,994 | 6.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wala Blegay | 7,270 | 33.1 | |
| Democratic | Denise G. Smith | 6,067 | 27.6 | |
| Democratic | Barbara Holt Streeter | 4,129 | 18.8 | |
| Democratic | Nakia R. Wright | 2,877 | 13.1 | |
| Democratic | Belinda Queen | 1,650 | 7.5 | |
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