Donald F. Munson
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Donald F. Munson is a former Maryland State Senator who represented District 2 (Washington County
). He was defeated in both a primary
and general election
in 2010 by Delegate Christopher B. Shank
.
politician from the state of Maryland
. He started his political career in 1975 when he won the seat in the House of Delegates for District 2, representing Washington County. He won reelection three times before running for the seat in the State Senate in 1990 where he handily defeated Democrat
Patricia K. Cushwa, who finished her late husband's term, with 64% of the vote.
In 1994, Munson won reelection against Democratic challenger Laura J. Wright, winning with 82% of the vote. In 1998, Munson went unchallenged, receiving 100% of the vote. Mary Newby challenged him in 2002, yet only received 29% of the vote to Munson's 70%. In 2006 Munson won re-election with 98.9% of the vote.
On September 14, 2010, Munson was defeated in the Republican
Primary Election by State Delegate Chris Shank. Munson received 42.95% of the vote, compared to 57.05% received by Delegate Shank.
while growing up in Washington County. After high school, he graduated from the Johns Hopkins University
with a B.S. in mathematics in 1968.
Munson has won numerous awards, including the Legislator of the Year from the Maryland Retailers Association http://www.mdra.org/ in 2003, the Outstanding Rural Legislator Award from the Rural Maryland Council http://www.ruralforvm.state.md.us/ in 2004, and the John O. Marsh, Jr. Public Service Award from Shenandoah University
in 2004.
As a member of the Maryland Senate, Munson serves on numerous committees, including the Budget and Taxation Committee, the Joint Committee on Federal Relations, the Rules Committee, the Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, and the Joint Commission on the Maryland Port Administration, to name a few.
Washington County, Maryland
Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430...
). He was defeated in both a primary
Primary election
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and general election
General election
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in 2010 by Delegate Christopher B. Shank
Christopher B. Shank
Christopher Shank was first elected to District 2B of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1999, which represents Washington County, defeating incumbent Bruce Poole. He has been the House Minority Whip since 2007.-Education:...
.
Background
Donald F. Munson is an AmericanUnited States
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politician from the state of Maryland
Maryland
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. He started his political career in 1975 when he won the seat in the House of Delegates for District 2, representing Washington County. He won reelection three times before running for the seat in the State Senate in 1990 where he handily defeated Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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Patricia K. Cushwa, who finished her late husband's term, with 64% of the vote.
In 1994, Munson won reelection against Democratic challenger Laura J. Wright, winning with 82% of the vote. In 1998, Munson went unchallenged, receiving 100% of the vote. Mary Newby challenged him in 2002, yet only received 29% of the vote to Munson's 70%. In 2006 Munson won re-election with 98.9% of the vote.
On September 14, 2010, Munson was defeated in the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Primary Election by State Delegate Chris Shank. Munson received 42.95% of the vote, compared to 57.05% received by Delegate Shank.
Education
Munson attended Washington County Public SchoolsWashington County Public Schools
Washington County Public Schools is a public school system run for the residents of Washington County, Maryland, United States. The central offices of WCPS are collectively known as the Washington County Board of Education which is located on 820 Commonwealth Ave. in Hagerstown. In June 2011, Dr....
while growing up in Washington County. After high school, he graduated from the Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
with a B.S. in mathematics in 1968.
Career
Munson got his first taste of politics in 1953 when he became a page for U.S. Representative DeWitt S. Hyde. He also served in the United States Army Reserves. In his community, he is active in many organizations including the Washington County Republican Club http://www.whisperscastle.com/WCRC_newsletter.html, the Washington County Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdwchs/, Washington County Association for Retarded Citizens, the Antietam Exchange Club, the North American Rod & Gun Club http://www.rodandgunclub.com/, and the Alsatia Club.Munson has won numerous awards, including the Legislator of the Year from the Maryland Retailers Association http://www.mdra.org/ in 2003, the Outstanding Rural Legislator Award from the Rural Maryland Council http://www.ruralforvm.state.md.us/ in 2004, and the John O. Marsh, Jr. Public Service Award from Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University is a comprehensive private university located in Winchester, Virginia in the United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 3,800 students across more than ninety programs in six schools: College of Arts & Sciences, Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business, Shenandoah...
in 2004.
As a member of the Maryland Senate, Munson serves on numerous committees, including the Budget and Taxation Committee, the Joint Committee on Federal Relations, the Rules Committee, the Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, and the Joint Commission on the Maryland Port Administration, to name a few.
2010 Legislative Session
During the 2010 Legislative Session, Munson was a sponsor of the Correctional Officers Bill of Rights, SB 887. This bill- Provides for specified rights of a State correctional officer relating to employment, investigation, and discipline under specified circumstances.
- Provides for the procedures for the investigation or interrogation of a State correctional officers
- Establishes procedures for an application for a show cause order under specified circumstances.
- Establishes a specified limitation on administrative charges against a State correctional officer.
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 28,900 98.9% Won Write-Ins 320 1.1% Lost
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- 2002 election for Maryland State Senate – 2nd District
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 23,640 70.53% Won Mary E. Newby, Dem. 9,859 29.42% Lost
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- 1998 election for Maryland State Senate – 2nd District
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 22,347 100% Won Unopposed
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- 1994 election for Maryland State Senate – 2nd District
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 20,242 82% Won Laura J. Wright, Dem. 4,535 18% Lost
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- 1990 election for Maryland State Senate – 2nd District
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 13,371 64% Won Patricia K. Cushwa, Dem. 7,477 36% Lost
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- 1986 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 2C
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 4,303 100% Won Unopposed
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External links
- http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/msa12155.html