Douglas J. J. Peters

Douglas J. J. Peters (December 28, 1963 – December 30, 2023) was an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Maryland State Senate representing the 23rd district in Prince George's County from January 10, 2007 to July 31, 2021. In June 2021, Peters announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2022; in July 2021, he was appointed to the unpaid University System of Maryland's Board of Regents and announced he would resign from the senate.

Douglas Peters
Majority Leader of the Maryland Senate
In office
December 9, 2016  January 9, 2019
Preceded byCatherine Pugh
Succeeded byGuy Guzzone
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 10, 2007  July 31, 2021
Preceded byLeo E. Green
Succeeded byRon Watson
Personal details
Born(1963-12-28)December 28, 1963
DiedDecember 30, 2023(2023-12-30) (aged 60)
Political partyDemocratic
Children6
EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park (BS)
University of Maryland, Baltimore (MBA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1988–1998
RankCaptain
UnitUnited States Army Reserve
Battles/warsOperation Desert Storm
AwardsBronze Star
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