Meet Mrs. Benson

Joanne C. Benson was elected in 1991 to The House of Delegates of the Maryland General Assembly to represent Prince George’s County’s 24th Legislative District. In 2011 she was elected to serve as the 24th District’s first female Senator. Senator Benson currently serves in the Senate Leadership as Majority Whip. She is a member of the Budget and Taxation Committee, serves on the Joint Committees on Education, Business and Administration, Pensions, Audit and Evaluations, Children, Youth and Families; Ending Homelessness; Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight; and has been appointed to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. She also is a member of the Women Legislators of Maryland and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

Joanne C. Benson was born in Roanoke, Virginia. She is the daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. William Claybon. She is one of a patrician line of six --- four sisters and one brother. Her family relocated early on to Hagerstown, Maryland where she attended public schools and graduated from South Hagerstown High School. Mrs. Benson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bowie State University and a Master of Arts Degree from Catholic University. She believes that education is one of the most powerful tools anyone could possess. She is a constant proponent for the strongest quality education for all Prince George’s County’s children.

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Join the Friends of Joanne C. Benson, Member, Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, for a Special Evening Reception

Evening Reception

Join the Friends of Joanne C. Benson, Member, Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, for an Evening Reception.

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location:
The Gold Room at The James R. Cousins, Jr. Municipal Building
8600 Glenarden Pkwy Glenarden, MD 20706

Please click the button below to contribute securely online or make checks payable to:
Friends of Joanne C. Benson c/o Rice Consulting
17 W. Courtland St, Suite 210
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rice Consulting: Phone: 410-838-6355 or Email: joannebenson@riceconsultingllc.com

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Senator Benson’s Annual Turkey Drive

Senator Benson’s Annual Turkey Drive

Join us for Senator Benson’s Annual Turkey Giveaway! This event is an opportunity to celebrate the season by giving back to the community and creating warm memories.

Event Details:
Date: November 25th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – Until supplies last
Location: St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
410 Addison Road South
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Format: Drive-Thru Only

Hosted By: The Greater 202 Coalition and The Maryland Umbrella Group

"May the season bring you cozy moments and beautiful memories."

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New Office Location

New Office Telephone Number

Senator Joanne C. Benson has a new office telephone number:  (410) 841-3148. Visit her at the Senate Office Building, Room 201, 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 and let your voice be heard! Every voice matters—don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference.

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