UPPER MARLBORO, Md. -- Democratic Party leaders in Montgomery and Prince George's counties have chosen lawyer Donna Edwards as their candidate for a special election to fill the remaining six months of Congressman Albert Wynn's term.

Edwards had defeated Wynn in the February primary. She is scheduled to face Republican Peter James in the November election for the 4th District seat.

But Wynn will resign at the end of May before his term ends, and Governor Martin O'Malley has called an election for a temporary replacement on June 17.

Montgomery County Republican Party leaders have chosen James to face Edwards in June. Prince George's County Republicans are scheduled to meet next week to choose a candidate.