Karen Toles is a Democratic delegate representing District 25 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Born in Prince George's County, she attended local public schools and Forestville High School. District 25 includes communities such as Suitland, Hillcrest Heights, Largo, Joint Base Andrews, and parts of Upper Marlboro. Notable achievements include her appointment to the House of Delegates by Governor Larry Hogan in 2020, service as 2nd Vice-Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland , and roles on committees like Judiciary and Appropriations. She previously served on the Prince George's County Council , chairing committees on health, education, human services, and transportation.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. in Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park ; J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law; Adjunct Professor , Bowie State University .
• Political Experience:
  • Delegate, Maryland House of Delegates, District 25 ; Judiciary Committee; Appropriations Committee; 2023 Public Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee; 2023 Joint Committee on Federal Relations.
  • Prince George's County Council, District 7 ; chaired Health, Education and Human Services Committee , Transportation, Housing and the Environment Committee .
  • Director, Community Affairs and Legislative Advisory Office, State's Attorney, Prince George's County .
  • President, Paramount Policy Partners, Washington, D.C. .
  • Earlier roles: Political and Legislative Coordinator, AFSCME Maryland Council No. 67; Program Specialist, United Mine Workers of America ; Regional Field Coordinator, Democratic National Committee ; Maryland State Director, President Obama's National Day of Service .
  • Public service: US Census Complete Count Committee, Prince George's County ; Member, Women Legislators of Maryland ; President, Maryland County Officials Diversity Caucus .