Maryland Attorney General candidate Doug Gansler got the backing of two Prince George?s County area leaders Wednesday that could give him an important edge with black voters in the upcoming primary and general elections.

Prince George?s County Executive Jack Johnson and Maryland Democratic Rep. Al Wynn, whose district includes parts of Prince George?s and Montgomery counties, said during their endorsement Wednesday they believed Gansler had the experience and commitment needed for the job. Gansler has been Montgomery County?s State?s Attorney since 1999.