Janet Greenip
Encyclopedia
Janet Greenip was a Republican
State Senator from Crofton
, Maryland
, representing District 33 from 2003 through 2009.
in Oxford, Ohio
.
and won a seat in District 33, along with fellow Republican
, Robert C. Baldwin
, and Democrat, Marsha G. Perry. One of the seats that was vacated was that of former Delegate John G. Gary
, who was elected as the County Executive of Anne Arundel County
. Greenip placed the House Ways and Means committee.
When incumbent Maryland State Senator Bob Neall
switched parties from the GOP to the Democratic party, Janet Greenip ran against and defeated him, even though he had previously been the Anne Arundel County Executive from 1990-1994.
Greenip has been a long-term active member of the Republican Party. She was President of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women from 1990-92. She is a current member of the Greater Crofton Republican Women, the Elephant Club, the Severna Park Republican Women, the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County, the Republican Professional Women and the West County Republican Club.
Greenip serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Crofton Civic Association (district director; member, rules committee). She was a member of the Board of Directors for Helping Hand, Inc. from 1988 until 1991. Greenip was selected as Woman of the Year by the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County in 1990 and received as an award from Helping Hand, Inc., in 1991. Finally, she was selected as Hero of the Taxpayer by the Maryland Taxpayers Association in 2001.
Voters choose three:
Voters choose three:
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
State Senator from Crofton
Crofton, Maryland
Crofton is a census-designated place and planned community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. Established in 1964, Crofton held its 40th birthday celebration in 2004....
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, representing District 33 from 2003 through 2009.
Education
Greenip received her B.S. in education in 1969 from Miami UniversityMiami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
in Oxford, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Oxford is a city in northwestern Butler County, Ohio, United States, in the southwestern portion of the state. It lies in Oxford Township, originally called the College Township. The population was 21,943 at the 2000 census. This college town was founded as a home for Miami University. Oxford...
.
Career
After college, Greenip had a career as a math teacher and statistician. In 1994, she ran for the Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
and won a seat in District 33, along with fellow Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, Robert C. Baldwin
Robert C. Baldwin
Robert Baldwin is an American politician, who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 until 2002, when he chose not to run for reelection.-Background:...
, and Democrat, Marsha G. Perry. One of the seats that was vacated was that of former Delegate John G. Gary
John G. Gary
John G. Gary is an American politician and a Republican who served as County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, from 1994-1998....
, who was elected as the County Executive of Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
. Greenip placed the House Ways and Means committee.
When incumbent Maryland State Senator Bob Neall
Robert R. Neall
Robert R. Neall is an American politician and Democrat who served as State Senator, State Delegate and County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland....
switched parties from the GOP to the Democratic party, Janet Greenip ran against and defeated him, even though he had previously been the Anne Arundel County Executive from 1990-1994.
Greenip has been a long-term active member of the Republican Party. She was President of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women from 1990-92. She is a current member of the Greater Crofton Republican Women, the Elephant Club, the Severna Park Republican Women, the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County, the Republican Professional Women and the West County Republican Club.
Greenip serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Crofton Civic Association (district director; member, rules committee). She was a member of the Board of Directors for Helping Hand, Inc. from 1988 until 1991. Greenip was selected as Woman of the Year by the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County in 1990 and received as an award from Helping Hand, Inc., in 1991. Finally, she was selected as Hero of the Taxpayer by the Maryland Taxpayers Association in 2001.
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 33
Name Votes Percent Outcome Janet Greenip, Rep. 30,269 56.1% Won Scott Hymes, Dem. 23,689 43.9% Lost Other Write-Ins 29 0.1% Lost
- 2002 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 33
Name Votes Percent Outcome Janet Greenip, Rep. 27,512 54.2% Won Robert R. Neall Robert R. NeallRobert R. Neall is an American politician and Democrat who served as State Senator, State Delegate and County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland....
, Dem.23,236 45.8% Lost Other Write-Ins 24 0.1% Lost
- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 33
Voters choose three:
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Greenip, Rep. | 23,256 | 20% | Won |
| Robert C. Baldwin Robert C. Baldwin Robert Baldwin is an American politician, who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 until 2002, when he chose not to run for reelection.-Background:... , Rep. |
23,050 | 20% | Won |
| David Boschert, Rep. | 23,173 | 20% | Won |
| Gayle Powell, Dem. | 16,145 | 14% | Lost |
| Marcia Richard, Dem. | 15,210 | 13% | Lost |
| Shelia Schneider, Dem. | 14,648 | 13% | Lost |
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 33
Voters choose three:
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Greenip, Rep. | 19,545 | 20% | Won |
| Robert C. Baldwin Robert C. Baldwin Robert Baldwin is an American politician, who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 until 2002, when he chose not to run for reelection.-Background:... , Rep. |
19,628 | 20% | Won |
| Marsha G. Perry, Dem. | 17,618 | 18% | Won |
| David Almy, Rep. | 16,390 | 17% | Lost |
| David G. Boschert, Dem. | 13,485 | 14% | Lost |
| Michael F. Canning, Dem. | 12,157 | 12% | Lost |
External links
- Campaign Site
- Official MD State Senate Site
- Project Vote Smart - Janet Hines Greenip profile
- Follow the Money - Janet Greenip