Mizeur, 40, will join a 2014 Democratic primary in which she faces two better-known and better-funded opponents and long odds of prevailing. But she starts with an enthusiastic base of liberal supporters and confidence that she can build a following based on ideas.
The Maryland governor targets his counterpart from New Jersey in a fundraising solicitation.
“I am the strongest candidate for governor of Maryland because of the accomplishments I have in the time I’ve had in office and the ability to bring people together to get that work done,” said Mizeur, a second-term delegate, who cites health care, education and the environment among her priorities.
Her election next year would be historic on two fronts: Mizeur would be Maryland’s first female governor and its first openly gay governor.
