Maryland General Assembly Election, 2006

The most recent election to choose members of the Maryland General Assembly

Maryland General Assembly

The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland. It is a bicameral body. The upper chamber, the Maryland State Senate, has 47 representatives and the lower chamber, the Maryland House of Delegates, has 141 representatives...

was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The U.S. House election, 2006, U.S. Senate election, 2006, and Maryland gubernatorial election, 2006

Maryland gubernatorial election, 2006

The Maryland gubernatorial election of 2006 was held on November 7, 2006. It was a race for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. The winning candidates -- Martin O'Malley and Anthony G. Brown, who defeated the incumbent Gov...

occurred the same day. Democrats gained eight seats in the House of Delegates

Maryland 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 three seats in the Senate, retaining supermajorities

Supermajority

A supermajority or a qualified majority is a requirement for a proposal to gain a specified level or type of support which exceeds a simple majority . In some jurisdictions, for example, parliamentary procedure requires that any action that may alter the rights of the minority has a supermajority...

in both chambers.

District 1A

This district represents Allegany

Allegany County, Maryland

Allegany County is a county located in the northwestern part of the US state of Maryland. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 75,087. Its county seat is Cumberland...

and Garrett

Garrett County, Maryland

Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...

Counties.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Wendell R. Beitzel Wendell R. Beitzel Wendell R. Beitzel was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2006 to represent District 1A, which covers the western Maryland counties of Garrett and Alleganey County. He defeated Bill Aiken for the seat vacated by George C. Edwards, who ran for election as State Senator.-Education:Beitzel... , Rep.	6,985	56.3%	Won
Bill Aiken, Dem.	5,406	43.5%	Lost

District 1B

This district represents a portion of Allegany County.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly (politician) Kevin Kelly is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his fifth term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing district 1B in Allegany County. Kelly is a member of the Judiciary Committee and its Civil Law and Procedure... Dem.	6,489	55.7%	Won
Mark A. Fisher, Rep.	5,151	44.2%	Lost

District 1C

This district represents portions of Allegany and Washington

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...

Counties.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. is a Maryland politician.-Background:LeRoy Myers was first elected into the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003 to represent District 1C, which covers Allegany & Washington Counties. He defeated long-time delegate and Speaker of the House, Casper R. Taylor... , Rep.	6,398	57.2%	Won
Brian Grim, Dem.	4,769	42.7%	Lost

District 2A

This district represents a portion of Washington County.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Robert A. McKee Robert A. McKee Robert McKee was the member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 2A, which covers Washington County, Maryland. McKee was first elected into office in 1994 when he defeated Richard E. Roulette. In 1998 he ran unopposed. In 2002, he defeated Peter E. Perini, Sr... , Rep.	11,676	99.2%	Won
Other Write-In's	94	0.8%	Lost

District 2B

This district represents a portion of Washington County.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
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:... , Rep.	9,606	99%	Won
Other write-ins	101	1.0%	Lost

District 2C

This district represents a portion of Washington County.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
John P. Donoghue John P. Donoghue John P. Donoghue is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 5th term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 2C in Washington County. Donoghue is a member of the Health and Government Operations... Dem.	5,099	55.5%	Won
Paul Muldowney, Rep.	4,078	44.4%	Lost

District 3A

This district represents a portion of Frederick County

Frederick County, Maryland

Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385....

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Sue Hecht Sue Hecht Sue Hecht is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She is currently serving in her 3rd term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 3A in Frederick County. Hecht is a member of the Economic Matters Committee.Hecht was born in Takoma... Dem.	13,900	28.7%	Won
Galen R. Clagett Galen R. Clagett Galen R. Clagett is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 2nd term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 3A in Frederick County. Clagett is a member of the Appropriations Committee.Clagett was born... Dem.	12,422	25.7%%	Won
Patrick N. Hogan, Rep.	12,163	25.1%%	Lost
Linda Naylor, Rep.	9,873	20.4%%%	Lost

District 3B

This district represents portions of Frederick and Washington Counties.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Richard B. Weldon, Jr. Richard B. Weldon, Jr. Richard Weldon was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Maryland District 3B, which covers Frederick and Washington County, Maryland. He defeated Lisa Baugher in 2002 for the new 3B district... , Rep.	10,057	61.4%	Won
Paul Gilligan, Dem.	6,317	38.6%	Lost

District 4A

This district represents a portion of Frederick County.

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Joseph R. Bartlett Joseph R. Bartlett Joseph R. Bartlett is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 4A, which covers most of Frederick County, Maryland. He is also the son of U.S. Congressman Roscoe G. Bartlett.-External links:*... , Rep.	16,545	36.8%	Won
Paul S. Stull Paul S. Stull Paul S. Stull is an American politician and member of the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Paul Stull was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1995 to represent District 4A, which covers Frederick County, Maryland. He defeated incumbent Thomas H. Hattery. He now serves... , Rep	17,765	39.5%	Won
Maggi Margaret Hays, Dem	10,519	23.4%	Lost
Other write-ins	140	0.3%	Lost

District 4B

This district represents portions of Carroll

Carroll County, Maryland

Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 167,134. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton , signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster....

and Frederick Counties.

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Donald B. Elliott Donald B. Elliott Donald B. Elliott is a registered pharmacist and American politician of the Republican Party in the State of Maryland, currently serving his 6th term as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He serves as the representative of Maryland legislative district 4B, which encompasses Carroll and... , Rep.	10,148	69.8%	Won
Timothy Schlauch, Dem.	4,374	30.1%	Lost
Other write-ins	12	0.1%	Lost

District 5A

This district represents a portion of Carroll county.

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Tanya Thorton Shewell, Rep.	18,785	32.9%	Won
Nancy R. Stocksdale Nancy R. Stocksdale Nancy R. Stocksdale is a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Nancy Stocksdale is one of the delegates for District 5A, which covers portions Carroll County. Stocksdale was first elected in 1994 along with Democrat Richard N. Dixon and Republican Joseph M... , Rep.	20,630	36.1%	Won
Ann Darrin, Dem.	9,489	16.6%	Lost
Frank Henry Rammes, Dem.	8,192	14.3%	Lost
Other write-ins	57	0.1%	Lost

District 5B

This district represents a portion of Baltimore County

Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Wade Kach Wade Kach Wade Kach is an American politician and member of the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Wade Kach is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 5B, which is part of Baltimore County, MD. He won 98.9% of the vote in 2006 while running unopposed. In 2002 he defeated... , Rep.	15,321	98.9%	Won
Other write-ins	172	1.1%	Lost

District 6

This district represents a portion of Baltimore County.

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Perecent	Outcome
John A. Olszewski, Jr. John A. Olszewski, Jr. John A. Olszewski, Jr. is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He recently began his second full term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 6 in Baltimore County... , Democratic	18,769	22.9%	Won
Joseph J. Minnick Joseph J. Minnick Joseph J. "Sonny" Minnick is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.- Background :Minnick was born in Dundalk, Maryland on March 16, 1933. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Upon arriving home, he joined his brother Dan Minnick Jr... , Democratic	17,379	21.2%	Won
Michael H. Weir, Jr. Michael H. Weir, Jr. Michael H. Weir, Jr. is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.-Background:Weir was born in Essex, Maryland on September 2, 1948. He attended the University of Maryland and University of Baltimore. He has been a firefighter with the Baltimore County Fire... , Democratic	17,117	20.9%	Won
Steve Dishon , Republican	10,961	13.4	Lost
Richard W. Metzgar, Republican	8,915	10.9%	Lost
Paul M. Blitz , Republican	8,765	10.7%	Lost
John Scott, Unaffiliated	106	0.1%	Lost

District 7

Northern Baltimore County.

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Richard Impallaria, Rep.	21,333	18.7%	Won
J. B. Jennings J. B. Jennings J. B. Jennings is an American politician. He was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002 to represent District 7, which covers both Baltimore County and Harford Counties along with fellow Republicans Rick Impallaria and Pat McDonough.... , Rep.	21,189	18.6%	Won
Pat McDonough Pat McDonough Patrick L. McDonough is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He represents District 7, which covers Baltimore and Harford Counties, along with fellow Republicans J.B. Jennings and Richard K Impallaria. He also served in the House from 1979 to 1983 as a... , Rep.	23,184	20.3%	Won
Linda W. Hart, Dem.	17,122	20.3%	Lost
Jack Sturgill, Dem.	15,390	15.0%	Lost
Rebecca L. Nelson, Dem.	13,481	11.8%	Lost
Kim Fell, Green Green Party (United States) The Green Party of the United States is a nationally recognized political party which officially formed in 1991. It is a voluntary association of state green parties. Prior to national formation, many state affiliates had already formed and were recognized by other state parties...	2,307	2.0%	Lost
Other write-ins	83	0.1%	Lost

District 8

This district represents a portion of Baltimore County.

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Joseph C. Boteler III Joseph C. Boteler III Joseph C. Boteler III is an American politician who was elected in 2002 to represent District 8 of the Maryland House of Delegates in Baltimore County along with Alfred W. Redmer, Jr.. and Eric Bromwell. Alfred W. Redmer Jr. resigned in 2003 to accept an appointment as Maryland Insurance... , Rep.	19,586	17.4%	Won
Eric M. Bromwell Eric M. Bromwell Eric Bromwell is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.-Background:Bromwell was born in Baltimore, Maryland...	20,116	17.9%	Won
Todd Schuler Todd Schuler Todd L. Schuler is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.-Background:Schuler was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 20, 1977. His father, Leoanard G. "Bud" Schuler, is a business agent fot Plumbers and Steamfitters U.A., Local 486. His mother, K...	18,356	16.3%	Won
John Cluster	18,057	16.0%	Lost
Melissa Redmer Mullahey	18,160	16.1%	Lost
Ruth Baisden	18,261	16.2%	Lost
Other write-ins	74	0.1%	Lost

District 9A

Howard County

Howard County, Maryland

-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*62.2% White*17.5% Black*0.3% Native American*14.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.6% Two or more races*2.0% Other races*5.8% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Gail Bates, Rep.	22,862	39.6%	Won
Warren E. Miller Warren E. Miller Warren E. Miller is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Miller was appointed by Governor Bob Ehrlich on March 7, 2003 to replace Robert L. Flanagan, who resigned from the Maryland House of Delegates on February 28, 2003, to become the Maryland Secretary of Transportation... , Rep.	18,533	32.1%	Won
David Leonard Osmundson	16,162	28.0%	Lost
Other write-ins	123	0.2%	Lost

District 9B

This district represents a portion of Carroll County.

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Susan Krebs, Rep.	12,059	72.1%	Won
Anita Lombardi Riley, Dem.	4,621	27.6%	Lost
Other write-ins	38	0.2%	Lost

District 10

This district represents a portion of Baltimore County.

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Emmett C. Burns, Jr. Emmett C. Burns, Jr. Emmett C. Burns, Jr. is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 4th term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 10 in Baltimore County. Burns is currently a member of the Economic Matters...	29,140	34.2%	Won
Shirley Nathan-Pulliam Shirley Nathan-Pulliam Shirley Nathan-Pulliam is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.-Background:Nathan-Pulliam was born in Trelawny, Jamaica on May 20, 1939...	28,544	33.5%	Won
Adrienne A. Jones Adrienne A. Jones Adrienne A. Jones is the current Speaker Pro Tem of the Maryland House of Delegates, the first African American female to serve in that position in Maryland...	27,064	31.8%	Won
Other write-ins	370	0.4%

District 11 (House)

This western Baltimore County district includes Owings Mills and Reisterstown.

Democrats
- Jon S. Cardin, incumbent (1st term); nephew of U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
  Ben Cardin
  Benjamin Louis "Ben" Cardin is the junior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. Before his election to the Senate, Cardin was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1987 to 2007.Cardin was elected to succeed Paul Sarbanes in...
  
  . ( WINNER)
- Dan K. Morhaim
  Dan K. Morhaim
  Dan K. Morhaim is a medical doctor and an American politician who is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing parts of Baltimore County. He has been a leader in legislation concerning health care, the environment, and streamlining government operations.-Background:Morhaim was first...
  
  , incumbent. ( WINNER)
- Julian E. Jones, (lost primary)
- Dana Stein
  Dana Stein
  Dana M. Stein is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his first full term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 11 in Baltimore County.-Background:...
  
  ( WINNER)

Republicans
- Patrick Abbondandolo
- Patrick V. Dyer

Greens
- David Goldsmith

District 12A

West Baltimore County and northeast Howard County district

Democrats
- Steven J. DeBoy, Sr.
  Steven J. DeBoy, Sr.
  Steven J. DeBoy, Sr. has a been a member of the House of Delegates of Maryland since 2003.-Background:Deboy graduated from the Baltimore County Police Academy in 1977...
  
  , incumbent (1 term) ( WINNER)
- James E. Malone, Jr.
  James E. Malone, Jr.
  James E. Malone, Jr. is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 4th term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 12A in Baltimore and Howard Counties. Malone is currently serving as Vice-Chair of the...
  
  , incumbent (3 terms) ( WINNER)

Republicans
- Joe Hooe
- Albert L. Nalley

District 42

(Towson, Timonium, Lutherville, Cockeysville, Rodgers Forge & Loch Raven)

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Susan Aumann, Rep.	22,054	18.3%	Won
William J. Frank William J. Frank William J. Frank , is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:William Frank is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 42, which covers a part of Baltimore County. Prior to 2002, District 42 was represented by Democrats James W. Campbell,... , Rep.	20,522	17.0%	Won
Stephen W. Lafferty Stephen W. Lafferty Stephen W. Lafferty is an American politician who represents district 42 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Lafferty is the first Democrat to be elected in district 42 since it was moved to Baltimore County after the 21st century census and redistricting.... , Dem.	21,117	17.5%	Won
Dilip Paliath, Rep.	19,490	16.2%	Lost
Tracy Miller, Dem.	19,168	15.9%	Lost
Andrew Belt, Dem.	18,006	14.9%	Lost
Other write-ins	88	0.1%	Lost

District 12B

This is a Howard County

Howard County, Maryland

district.

Democrat

Elizabeth Bobo

Elizabeth Bobo is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She is currently serving in her fourth term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 12B in Howard County. She currently sits on the Environmental Matters Committee.Liz was born in...

, incumbent ( WINNER)

Republican

Christopher J. Feldwick

District 13 (House)

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Guy Guzzone Guy Guzzone Guy Guzzone is an American politician who represents district 13 in the Maryland House of Delegates and is chairman of the Howard County House Delegation and former chairman of the Howard County Council.-Background:... , Democratic	26,891	22.3%	Won
Shane E. Pendergrass Shane E. Pendergrass Shane Pendergrass is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She is serving in her 4th term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 13 in Howard County... , Democratic	26,633	22.1%	Won
Frank S. Turner Frank S. Turner Frank S. Turner is an American politician who represents District 13 in the Maryland House of Delegates and is a past chairman of the Howard County Delegation.-Background:... , Democratic	24,437	20.3%	Won
Mary Beth Tung, Republican	15,216	12.6%	Lost
Rick Bowers , Republican	13,665	11.4%	Lost
Loretta Gaffney, Republican	13,466	11.2%	Lost
other write-ins	84	0.1%	Lost

District 14

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Anne Kaiser Anne Kaiser Anne R. Kaiser is an American politician from the state of Maryland and is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Maryland. She is currently serving her third term as one of three members of the House of Delegates from Maryland's 14th District, which includes parts of Silver Spring, Calverton,... , Democratic	24,500	21.8%	Won
Karen S. Montgomery Karen S. Montgomery Karen Slater Montgomery is an American politician and artist from the state of Maryland. A Democrat, she is currently serving as the state senator for the Maryland State Senate from Maryland's 14th District, which includes parts of Silver Spring, Burtonsville, Olney, Barnesville, Brookeville,... , Democratic	24,478	21.8%	Won
Herman L. Taylor, Jr. Herman L. Taylor, Jr. Herman L. Taylor, Jr. is an American politician who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2003-2011 in Maryland's 14th Legislative District... , Democratic	24,273	21.6%	Won
John McKinnis, Republican	13,471	12.0%	Lost
John Austin, Republican	12,963	11.5%	Lost
Jim Goldberg, Republican	12,603	11.2%	Lost
Other write-ins	61	0.1%	Lost

District 15

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Kathleen M. Dumais Kathleen M. Dumais Kathleen M. Dumais is an American politician and represents the 15th District of the House of Delegates in the State of Maryland, encompassing the western and northern portions of Montgomery County. Born in La Jolla, California, Dumais grew up in Maryland and eventually pursued a degree at the... , Dem.	25,781	21.6%	Won
Brian J. Feldman Brian J. Feldman Brian J. Feldman is an American politician and a member of the House of Delegates in the State of Maryland, representing district 15 in western and northern Montgomery County... , Dem.	25,760	21.6%	Won
Craig L. Rice, Dem.	20,202	17.0%	Won
Jean B. Cryor Jean B. Cryor Jean B. Cryor was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 15, which covers a portion of Montgomery County, Maryland, and later sat on the as one of two Republicans, by appointment from June 2007 until the time of her death from cancer... , Rep.	20,050	16.8%	Lost
Brian Mezger, Rep.	14,112	11.8%	Lost
Chris Pilkerton, Rep.	13,174	11.1%	Lost

District 16

Democrats
- William A. Bronrott
  William A. Bronrott
  William A. "Bill" Bronrott served in the Maryland House of Delegates from January 1999 until April 2010, representing Maryland's District 16 in Montgomery County. He stepped down from his seat in the General Assembly to accept a Presidential appointment as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor...
  
  (WINNER)
- Marilyn R. Goldwater
  Marilyn R. Goldwater
  Marilyn Goldwater is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She is currently serving in her 7th term, her 4th consecutive term, in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 16 in Montgomery County. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the...
  
  (WINNER)
- Susan C. Lee
  Susan C. Lee
  Susan Clair Lee , is a member of the Maryland General Assembly. She represents District 16, which is located in Montgomery County, and includes parts of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Kensington, Cabin John, Glen Echo, and Rockville. She has served on the House Judiciary Committee since she joined...
  
  (WINNER)

Republicans

District 17

Democrats
- Kumar P. Barve
  Kumar P. Barve
  Kumar P. Barve is an American politician. He is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing district 17 in Montgomery County.-Legislative career:...
  
  (WINNER)
- James W. Gilchrist
  James W. Gilchrist
  James W. Gilchrist , an American politician. He currently serves as one of three members of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 17, which includes Rockville and Gaithersburg in Montgomery County.-Personal:...
  
  (WINNER)
- Luiz R. S. Simmons
  Luiz R. S. Simmons
  Delegate Luiz R. S. Simmons is an American politician who represents the 17th legislative district of the state of Maryland in the Maryland House of Delegates. The 17th district is located in Montgomery County and includes Gaithersburg, Rockville and Garrett Park. Simmons was first elected to the...
  
  (WINNER)

Republicans

District 18

Democrats
- Ana Sol Gutierrez
  Ana Sol Gutierrez
  Ana Sol Gutierrez is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Maryland. She is currently serving in her second term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 18 in Montgomery County...
  
  (WINNER)
- Jane Lawton
  Jane Lawton
  Jane Lawton was an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. The Jane E. Lawton community center, located in Leland Park in Chevy Chase, MD, was renamed in her memory on June 14, 2009....
  
  (WINNER)
- Jeff Waldstreicher
  Jeff Waldstreicher
  Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Waldstreicher is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 1st term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 18 in Montgomery County....
  
  (WINNER)

Greens
- John Low

Republicans

District 20 (House)

Fmr. Del. Peter Franchot ran and won the race for state Comptroller.

Democrats
Gareth Murray, incumbent (1st term)
Sheila Hixson, incumbent (7th term); (WINNER)
Tom Hucker
Tom Hucker
Tom Hucker is an American elected official and a Democrat from the U.S. state of Maryland. He is currently serving as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 20, which includes Takoma Park and Silver Spring neighborhoods including Hillandale, Woodmoor, White Oak, Indian Spring,...

(WINNER)
Aaron Klein
Heather Mizeur
Heather Mizeur
Heather R. Mizeur is an American politician from Maryland. A Democrat, she is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing the state's 20th district in Montgomery County.-Background:...

(WINNER)

Republicans

District 21 (House)

Fmr. Del. Pauline Menes retired

Democrats
- Mark Cook
- Jon Black
- Barbara A. Frush
  Barbara A. Frush
  Barbara A. Frush is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She is currently serving in her 4th term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 21 in Anne Arundel & Prince George's Counties...
  
  , incumbent (3rd term); (WINNER)
- Brian R. Moe, incumbent (2nd term);
- Ben Barnes
  Benjamin S. Barnes
  Benjamin S. Barnes is an American politician who represents district 21 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Ben grew up in Prince George's County and graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in 1993 and then attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he got his...
  
  (WINNER)
- Joseline Pena-Melnyk
  Joseline Pena-Melnyk
  Joseline Peña-Melnyk is an American politician who represents District 21 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in the Dominican Republic, Joseline Peña attended John F. Kennedy High School and graduated from Buffalo State College with a B.S. in Criminal Justice...
  
  (WINNER)
- Tekisha Everette
- Michael Sarich

Republicans
- Neil B. Sood

District 22

Democrats
- Tawanna P. Gaines
  Tawanna P. Gaines
  Tawanna Phyllis Gaines is an American politician who represents district 22 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Gaines was born in Washington, DC, February 1, 1952...
  
  (WINNER)
- Anne Healey
  Anne Healey
  Anne Marie Healey is an American politician who represents District 22 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, January 2, 1951. Attended Cathedral High School, Scranton; Marywood College, B.A., 1972; Catholic University, M.A., 1974-In the Legislature:Healey...
  
  (WINNER)
- Justin D. Ross (WINNER)

- Republicans

District 23A

Democrats
- James W. Hubbard
  James W. Hubbard
  James W. Hubbard is an American politician who represents district 23A in the Maryland House of Delegates. -Background:Delegate Hubbard was born in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 1948; he graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in 1986....
  
  (WINNER)
- Gerron Levi
  Gerron Levi
  Gerron S. Levi is a former American politician who represented district 23A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate Levi was born in Chicago, Illinois, she received her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1991. During college she served as a research assistant...
  
  (WINNER)

Republicans

District 24

Prince Georges County

Democrats
- Joanne C. Benson (WINNER)
- Carolyn J. B. Howard
  Carolyn J. B. Howard
  Carolyn J. B. Howard is an American politician in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 24 in Prince George's County. She is the Deputy Speaker Pro Tem of the Maryland House and a former chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland....
  
  (WINNER)
- Michael L. Vaughn
  Michael L. Vaughn
  Michael L. Vaughn is an American politician who represents District 24 as a Democrat in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Vaughn was born in Tuskegee, Alabama and grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, where he attended DuVal High School. He graduated from Southern University, where...
  
  (WINNER)

Republicans

District 25

Democrats
- Aisha N. Braveboy
  Aisha N. Braveboy
  Aisha N. Braveboy is an American politician who represents district 25 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in Washington, D.C., Delegate Braveboy attended Melwood Elementary school, Kettering Middle school and graduated from Largo High School in 1992. She went on to the University...
  
  (WINNER)
- Dereck E. Davis
  Dereck E. Davis
  Dereck Eugene Davis is an American politician who represents district 25 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate Davis was born in Washington, D.C., on June 6, 1967. He attended Central High School, Capitol Heights, Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A....
  
  (WINNER)
- Melony G. Griffith
  Melony G. Griffith
  Melony Ghee Griffith is an American politician who represents district 25 in the Maryland House of Delegates. -Background:On June 5, 1963, Delegate Griffith was born in Abilene, Texas to Frank F. and Mary E. Ghee and raised on Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and the Malmstrom Air Force...
  
  , incumbent (WINNER)

Republicans

Greens
- David Kiasi

District 26

Democrats
- Veronica L. Turner
  Veronica L. Turner
  Veronica L. Turner is an American politician who represents district 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates. -Background:Born in Washington, D.C., February 7, 1950. Attended Prince George's Community College; Tennessee State University, George Meany Center for Labor Studies.-In the...
  
  , incumbent (WINNER)
- Kris Valderrama
  Kris Valderrama
  Kriselda "Kris" Valderrama is an American politician of Filipino descent who represents district 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates. -Background:...
  
  (WINNER)
- Jay Walker
  Jewell Jay Walker
  Jay Walker is an American politician who represents district 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in California, January 24, 1972, Delegate Walker attended University High School in Los Angeles and graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in political science...
  
  (WINNER)

Republicans

District 27A

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
James E. Proctor, Jr. James E. Proctor, Jr. James E. Proctor, Jr. is an American politician who represents district 27A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:James Proctor was born in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 1936. He grew up in Washington and attended Dunbar High School . He served in U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1962 and again... , Democratic	19,829	40.3%	Won
Joseph F. Vallario, Jr. Joseph F. Vallario, Jr. Joseph F. Vallario, Jr. is an American politician who represents district 27A in the Maryland House of Delegates and is the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee... , Democratic	18,677	38.0%	Won
Kenneth S. Brown, Democratic	5,687	11.6%	Lost
Antoinette Jarboe-Duley , Democratic	4,948	10.1%	Lost
Other write-ins	48	.1%

District 47

Prince George's County

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Jolene Ivey Jolene Ivey Jolene Ivey is an American politician who represents the 47th Legislative District in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate Ivey was born of mixed parents but raised by her African American father and stepmother in Washington, D.C.... , Democratic	12,860	35.5%	Won
Victor R. Ramirez Victor R. Ramirez Victor R. Ramirez is the current State Senator for District 47 in Prince George's County, Maryland. He was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, in 1974. His family soon after moved to the United States and he lived in Mount Rainier, Maryland.-Education:... , Democratic	12,231	33.6%	Won
Doyle L. Niemann Doyle L. Niemann Doyle L. Niemann is an American politician who represents district 47 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate Nieman was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on March 19, 1947. He was a Regents Scholar at the University of Nebraska where he attended from 1965 to 1967. He then graduated... , Democratic	11,229	30.8%	Won
Other write-ins	120	.3%

District 28

Democrats
- Sally Y. Jameson
  Sally Y. Jameson
  Sally Y. Jameson is an American politician who represents district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates and chairman of the Southern Maryland Delegation.-Background:...
  
  , incumbent (WINNER)
- Murray D. Levy
  Murray D. Levy
  Murray D. Levy is an American politician who represents district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates. He is a graduate of The George Washington University.Director of Finance, 1971–76, and Director of Public Works, 1976–80, Charles County. Member, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, 1986-....
  
  (WINNER)
- Peter Murphy (politician)
  Peter Murphy (politician)
  Peter Murphy is an American politician who represents district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Murphy was born in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1949. He has both a B.A. and an M.A. from the American University, and an Ed.S...
  
  (WINNER)

Republicans

District 29A

Charles & St. Mary's Counties

Democrats
- John F. Wood, Jr. (WINNER)

Republicans

District 29C

Calvert & St. Mary's Counties

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Anthony J. O'Donnell Anthony J. O'Donnell Anthony O'Donnell is an American politician, currently representing District 29 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:... , Rep.	7,739	60.3%	Won
Norma Powers, Dem.	18,533	39.6%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	11	0.1%	Lost

Maryland House of Delegates District 30

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Michael E. Busch Michael E. Busch Michael E. Busch is the current Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in the United States. Busch has been a member of the House since 1987, and Speaker since January 2003... , Dem.	22,479	17.1%	Won
Virginia P. Clagett Virginia P. Clagett Virginia P. Clagett is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 30 in Anne Arundel County, until her 4th term ended in December 2010. A proven vote-getter for decades, she lost... , Dem.	22,360	17.0%	Won
Ronald A. George, Rep.	21,811	16.6%	Won
Barbara Samorajczyk, Dem.	21,758	16.5%	Lost
Andy Smarick, Rep.	20,594	15.6%	Lost
Ron Elfenbein, Rep.	20,457	15.5%	Lost
David Whitney, Constitution Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections...	2,225	1.7%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	80	0.1%

Maryland House of Delegates District 31

Fmr. Del. John R. Leopold

John R. Leopold

John Robinson Leopold is an American Republican politician and was formerly a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. In 2006, he was elected Anne Arundel County Executive.-Biography:...

(R) ran and won the Anne Arundel County Executive race

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Steve Schuh Steve Schuh Steven R. Schuh was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2006. He serves along with fellow Republicans Donald H. Dwyer, Jr. and Nicholaus R. Kipke in District 31, which is located in Anne Arundel County, MD. Schuh and Kipke defeated incumbent Joan Cadden and took the seat left open... , Rep.	19,049	18.4%	Won
Nicholaus R. Kipke, Rep.	18,150	17.5%	Won
Don Dwyer, Jr., Rep.	17,558	17.0%	Won
Joan Cadden, Dem.	17,533	16.9%	Lost
Thomas J. Fleckenstein, Dem.	16,654	16.1%	Lost
Craig A. Reynolds, Dem.	14,454	14.0%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	58	0.1%

District 32 (House)

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Mary Ann Love, Dem.	15,823	19%	Won
Theodore J. Sophocleus Theodore J. Sophocleus Theodore J. Sophocleus is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.-In the legislature:Delegate Sophocleus is currently serving in his 4th full term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 32 in Anne Arundel County. Sopohcleus was... , Dem.	15,382	18%	Won
Pamel Beidle, Rep.			Won
			Lost
			Lost
			Lost

Maryland House of Delegates District 33A

Fmr. Del David G. Boschert ran for Anne Arundel County Executive on the republican ticket and lost the primary.

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
James King James King (Maryland politician) James Joseph King is a politician and member of the Republican Party in the U.S. State of Maryland. He currently represents district 33A in Anne Arundel County in the Maryland House of Delegates.- Election results :... Rep.	18,542	29.0%	Won
Tony McConkey Tony McConkey William Anthony "Tony" McConkey was first elected to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip, who ran for a State Senate seat. McConkey serves in District 33A, which is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. He won reelection in 2006... , Rep.	16,655	26.0%	Won
Patricia Weathersbee, Dem.	15,226	23.8%	Lost
Paul G. Rudolph, Dem.	13,461	21.0%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	73	0.1%

Maryland House of Delegates District 33B

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Robert A. Costa Robert A. Costa -Background:Robert A. Costa is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, serving District 33B, which is located in Anne Arundel County. He defeated Democrat Mike Shay in the 2006 election. In 2002 he defeated Democrat Dotty Chaney to initially capture the seat of this newly created... , Rep.	10,484	58.1%	Won
Mike Shay, Dem.	7,568	41.9%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	7	0.0%

District 34A

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Mary Dulany James, Dem.	12,697	31.7%	Won
B. Daniel Riley B. Daniel Riley B. Daniel Riley is an American politician who represents district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in London, England, he was a Harford County social studies teacher from 1978 until 2006.-Education:... , Dem.	10,969	27.3%	Won
Glen Glass, Rep.	8,554	21.0%	Lost
Sheryl Davis Kohl Sheryl Davis Kohl Sheryl Davis Kohl is an American politician who represented district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Delegate Kohl was appointed by Republican Governor Robert Ehrlich to the Maryland House of Delegates in July 2005 to replace Charles R... , Rep.	8,085	19.9%	Lost
Write-In's	22	0.1%	Lost

District 34B

Cecil County

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Susan K. McComas Susan K. McComas Susan McComas is a delegate representing District 35B in Harford County, MD. She was first elected in 2002, defeating Democratic challenger David E. Carey. This district was redrawn and previously represented Cecil County, MD. She held her seat in 2004 when she redefeated... , Rep.	10,922	62.5%	Won
David Carey, Dem.	6,536	37.4%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	9	0.1%

District 35A

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Barry Glassman Barry Glassman Barry Glassman is a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 35 in Harford County, MD; he was appointed in 2008 to fill a vacancy. Glassman was originally elected to the House of Delegates in 1998, along with Joanne S. Parrott, defeating incumbent Michael G... , Rep.	21,766	40.1%	Won
Donna Stifler Donna Stifler Donna Stifler was elected as the Delegate to District 35A, Harford County in 2006 after defeating incumbent Joanne Parrott.-Education:Stifler attend Bel Air High School. She earned her B.S. from North Carolina State University in 1987.-Career:... , Rep.	18,909	34.8%	Won
Craig H. DeRan, Dem.	13,589	25.0%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	81	0.1%

District 35B

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Susan K. McComas Susan K. McComas Susan McComas is a delegate representing District 35B in Harford County, MD. She was first elected in 2002, defeating Democratic challenger David E. Carey. This district was redrawn and previously represented Cecil County, MD. She held her seat in 2004 when she redefeated... , Rep.	10,922	62.5%	Won
David Carey, Dem.	6,536	37.4%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	9	0.1%

District 36

Voters to choose one per county:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Michael D. Smigiel, Sr. Michael D. Smigiel, Sr. Mike Smigiel is a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 36, which covers Caroline, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's Counties. He was first elected in 2002 along with fellow Republicans Richard Sossi and Mary Roe Walkup after the legislative boundaries were redrawn... , Rep.	17,764	53.4%	Won
Mark Guns, Dem.	15,475	46.6%	Lost

Voters to choose one per county:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Mary Roe Walkup Mary Roe Walkup Mary Roe Walkup is a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates serving District 36, which covers Caroline, Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne's Counties.-Background:... , Rep.	19,430	59.0%	Won
Joan O. Horsey, Dem.	13,498	41.0%	Won

Voters to choose one per county:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Richard A. Sossi Richard A. Sossi Richard Sossi is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, serving District 36, which covers Caroline, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's Counties.-Education:Sossi graduated from the University of Colorado in 1965 with a B.A. in Asian Studies.-Career:... , Rep.	19,450	53.4%	Won
Wheeler R. Baker, Dem.	16,950	46.6%	Lost

District 37B

Voters to choose two:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Adelaide C. Eckardt Adelaide C. Eckardt Adelaide C. Eckardt , is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 37B.-Background:Adelaide C. Eckardt was first elected in 1994 to represent the new District 37B. District 37B covers parts of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, & Wicomico counties.She defeated Democratic incumbent Robert... , Rep.	19,980	34.5%	Won
Jeannie Haddaway Jeannie Haddaway Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio , is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 37B.-Background:Jeannie Haddaway was born in Easton, MD, but grew up in nearby Neavitt, MD. She was first appointed to office in 2003 by Governor Bob Ehrlich to replace Kenneth D. Schisler who was appointed as the... , Rep.	18,677	32.2%	Won
James A. Adkins, Dem.	9,640	16.6%	Lost
Tim Quinn, Dem.	9,588	16.6%	Lost
Other Write-In's	34	0.1%	Lost

District 38A

2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 38A

Voters to choose one:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
D. Page Elmore D. Page Elmore D. Page Elmore was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He had served from January 2003 until his death, representing district 38A which encompasses Somerset and Wicomico Counties. Elmore was also the chairman of the Eastern Shore Delegation.-Background:Born in 1939 in Nassawadox, Elmore... , Rep.	8,030	63.3%	Won
Patrick M. Armstrong, Dem.	4,652	36.6%	Lost
Other Write-In's	6	0.1%	Lost

District 38B

Democrats
- Norman Conway
  Norman Conway
  Norman Conway is an American politician who represents district 38B in the Maryland House of Delegates. He is currently chairman of the House Appropriations committee and has been in the Maryland General Assembly since 1987.-Background:...
  
  , (WINNER)
- James Mathias, appointed to fill seat of Bennett Bozman in summer 2006, (WINNER)

Republicans
- Bonnie Luna
- Michael James

District 39

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Perecent	Outcome
Nancy J. King Nancy J. King Nancy J. King is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. After serving five years in the Maryland House of Delegates, she was appointed to the Maryland State Senate in 2007. King represents Maryland's 39th district in Montgomery County. She serves on the Budget... , Democratic	18,651	23.5%	Won
Charles E. Barkley Charles E. Barkley Charles E. "Charlie" Barkley is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his third term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 39 in Montgomery County... , Democratic	18,253	23.0%	Won
Saqib Ali Saqib Ali Saqib Ali is a former State Delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates, having been elected in 2006 to represent the 39th District. Ali is an American of Pakistani descent.-Background:... , Democratic	16,455	20.7%	Won
David Nichols, Republican	9,278	11.7%	Lost
Gary Scott, Republican	8,363	10.4%	Lost
Bill Witham, Republican	8,244	10.4%	Lost

District 40

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Frank M. Conaway, Jr. Frank M. Conaway, Jr. Frank M. Conaway, Jr. is an American politician who represents the 40th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Conaway is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.-Background:... Dem.	16,432	32.4%	Won
Barbara A. Robinson Barbara A. Robinson Barbara A. Robinson is an American politician who represents the 40th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Robinson is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.-Background:... , Dem.	16,032	31.6%	Won
Shawn Z. Tarrant Shawn Z. Tarrant Shawn Z. Tarrant is an American politician who represents the 40th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Tarrant is a member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee, Insurance Subcommittee and Secretary to the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.- Background... , Dem.	13,921	27.5%	Won
Jan E. Danforth, Green	4,135	8.2%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	177	0.3%

District 41

Democrats
- Jill P. Carter
  Jill P. Carter
  Jill P. Carter is an American politician who represents Maryland's 41st legislative district of Baltimore City in the Maryland House of Delegates. She was elected to the Maryland legislature after defeating four incumbents in the Democratic primary that September...
  
  (WINNER)
- Nathaniel T. Oaks
  Nathaniel T. Oaks
  Nathaniel T. Oaks is an American politician who represents district 41 in the Maryland House of Delegates. -Background:...
  
  (WINNER)
- Samuel I. Rosenberg
  Samuel I. Rosenberg
  Samuel I. "Sandy" Rosenberg is an American politician who represents the 41st legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates...
  
  (WINNER)

Republicans

District 43

Baltimore City

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Curt Anderson Curt Anderson Curtis Stovall Anderson is an American politician, lawyer and former broadcast journalist. Anderson was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1983, is the chairman of the Baltimore City Delegation, and past chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. After serving 12... , Democratic	22,315	29.4%	Won
Maggie McIntosh Maggie McIntosh Margaret L. McIntosh, commonly known as Maggie McIntosh, is an American politician from the state of Maryland. The Chairman of the Environmental Matters Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates, she has been a member of the House of Delegates since November 1992... , Democratic	22,093	29.1%	Won
Ann Marie Doory Ann Marie Doory Ann Marie L. Doory, is an American politician who represented the 43rd legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1987 to 2010. She resigned on July 13, 2010.-Background:... , Democratic	21,219	28.0%	Won
Armand F. Girard, Republican	3,425	4.5%	Lost
David G.S. Greene, Green	2,619	3.5%	Lost
Brandy Baker, Green	2,267	3.0%	Lost
Richard J. Ochs, Green	1,772	2.3%	Lost

District 44

Baltimore City

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Melvin L. Stukes Melvin L. Stukes Melvin L. Stukes is an American politician who represents the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Stukes is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland... Democratic	13,173	34.0%	Won
Ruth M. Kirk Ruth M. Kirk Ruth M. Kirk was an American politician who represented the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. She was elected 7 times and served a total of 28 years representing west and west central Baltimore.... , Democratic	12,894	33.3%	Won
Keith E. Haynes, Democratic	12,565	32.4%	Won
Other Write-Ins	129	0.3%

District 45

Baltimore City

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Cheryl Glenn, Democratic	16,911	32.6%	Won
Hattie N. Harrison Hattie N. Harrison Hattie N. Harrison is an American politician who has served in the Maryland General Assembly since 1973. Harrison is the chairperson of the Maryland House of Delegates Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, and is the first African-American woman to chair a legislative committee in Maryland.She... , Democratic	16,804	31.0%	Won
Talmadge Branch Talmadge Branch Talmadge Branch is an American politician who represents the 45th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Branch has been in office since 1995 and is currently the House majority whip... , Democratic	16,014	30.9%	Won
Ronald M. Owens-Bey, Populist	2,727	5.3%	Lost
Other write-ins	111	.2%	Lost

District 46

Baltimore City

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Peter A. Hammen Peter A. Hammen Peter A. Hammen is an American politician who represents the 46th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Delegate Hammen is also the Chairman of the House Health and Government Operations Committee.-Background:... , Dem.	15,883	29.6%	Won
Carolyn J. Krysiak Carolyn J. Krysiak Carolyn J. Krysiak is an American politician who represents the 46th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Delegate Krysiak is also chairman of the House Facilities Committee, being appointed by Speaker Michael E. Busch to that position in 2005. She is not a candidate for... , Dem.	15, 856	29.6%	Won
Brian K. McHale Brian K. McHale Brian K. McHale is an American politician who represents the 46th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Brian McHale was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 9, 1954. He attended Cardinal Gibbons High School, the Community College of Baltimore, Catonsville Community... , Dem.	13,921	29.0%	Won
Peter Kimos, Rep.	6,219	11.6%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	154	0.3%

District 1

Four-term incumbent Senator John J. Hafer

John J. Hafer

John J. Hafer represented District 1 in the Maryland Senate, which covers Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties. He retired from office in 2007.-Education:...

announced his retirement on May 4, 2005. This seat will stay in Republican hands, with House Minority Leader George C. Edwards

George C. Edwards

-Background:Edwards was elected as the State Senator for Maryland District 1 in 2006, which covers Garrett County and parts of Washington and Allegany counties. He defeated Thomas Conlon, both of whom ran for the seat vacated by John J. Hafer who retired after 16 years in the State...

the overwhelming favorite.

Republicans

George C. Edwards

, incumbent (6th term); House Minority Leader, former Garrett County Commissioner, from Grantsville

Grantsville, Maryland

Grantsville is a town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. The population was 619 at the 2000 census.-History:Grantsville, 1/2 mile west of the Casselman River, began as a small Amish and Mennonite settlement, called Tomlinson's or Little Crossing, along Braddock rd., which wound westward...

Democrats

Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly (politician)

Kevin Kelly is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his fifth term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing district 1B in Allegany County. Kelly is a member of the Judiciary Committee and its Civil Law and Procedure...

, incumbent (3rd term); attorney

Lawyer

A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...

, from Cumberland

Cumberland, Maryland

Cumberland is a city in the far western, Appalachian portion of Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Allegany County, and the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a...

District 11 (Senate)

Democrats
- Bobby A. Zirkin (WINNER)
- Scott Rifkin

Republicans

no candidates at this time

District 13 (Senate)

Incumbent Senator Sandra B. Schrader has been targeted by Democrats in this Democratic-leaning district which is represented by three Democrats on the House side. Outgoing Howard County Executive James N. Robey

James N. Robey

-Background:Robey was born in Baltimore, and raised in the small Howard County mill town of Daniels, once located on the banks of the Patapsco River.-Education:...

is running for this seat which should be one of the livlier contests of the cycle.

Republicans

Sandra B. Schrader, incumbent (1st term), former legislative aide to State Sen. Martin G. Madden.

Democrats

James N. Robey
James N. Robey
-Background:Robey was born in Baltimore, and raised in the small Howard County mill town of Daniels, once located on the banks of the Patapsco River.-Education:...

, current Howard County Executive, former county police chief.

District 20 (Senate)

This legislative district is highly Democratic and thus this seat will remain in Democratic hands.

District 21 (Senate)

John Giannetti, who lost the Democratic primary and re-registered as a Republican, was on the ballot against former Delegate and Ambassador Jim Rosapepe who won the Democratic primary. In late February 2006, the potential race made national headlines as Giannetti performed the Heimlich maneuver on Rosapepe to dislodge a piece of seafood while the two were by chance at the same restaurant in Annapolis.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/01/AR2006030102314_pf.html

Republicans

John Giannetti, incumbent (1st term); former one term Delegate; attorney.

Lost In Democratic Primary.
Re-Nominated as Republican.

Democrats

John Giannetti, incumbent (1st term); former one term Delegate; attorney. Lost In Primary.
Jim Rosapepe, Former Delegate and Ambassador to Romania during the Clinton Administration. Former member of the University of Maryland Board of Regents. (WINNER)

Democrats

Rex Smith
Rex Smith
Rex Smith is an American actor and singer. Smith debuted in the Broadway play Grease in 1978. He is noted for his role as Jesse Mach in the 1985 television series Street Hawk, as well as being a singer and stage actor. During the late 1970s, Smith was popular as a teen idol...

, Businessman. Former unsuccessful delegate candidate. Laurel, Md.

District 30 (Senate)

John Astle has been re-elected easily, but will face a very tough challenge in November from Republican nominee Delegate Herb McMillan

Herbert H. McMillan

Herbert H. McMillan was a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 30 in Anne Arundel County, MD. He served alongside Democrats Michael E. Busch and Virginia P. Clagett...

Democrats

John Astle, incumbent (3rd term); three-term former Delegate, and helicopter pilot, from Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...

.

Republicans

Herb McMillan
Herbert H. McMillan
Herbert H. McMillan was a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 30 in Anne Arundel County, MD. He served alongside Democrats Michael E. Busch and Virginia P. Clagett...

, incumbent (1st term); former Annapolis city alderman; 2001 Republican nominee for Mayor of Annapolis; Airline Pilot
Aviator
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; from Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...

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District 31 (Senate)

This Maryland State Senate race could be one of the most competitive districts in Maryland. Phil Jimeno

Philip C. Jimeno

Philip C. Jimeno is an American politician and was a long-serving member of the Maryland State Legislature as a Democrat. He attended Fairmont State College in his hometown. He was married in 1969, and he and his wife Ramona moved to Brooklyn Park, Maryland in 1970...

announced in early May that he would not be seeking re-election. Firebrand conservative Don Dwyer

Donald H. Dwyer, Jr.

thumb|rightDonald H. Dwyer, Jr. is an American politician and a Republican serving in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 31. Del. Dwyer is known for his conservative positions on religious-based issues, including his outspoken opposition to same-sex marriage. Dwyer won...

announced in May that he would forego re-election and seek this seat, but quit the race one month later. With five candidates seeking the seat, the Republican primary will be extremely competitive.

Democrats

Matthew L. McBride, first time candidate; senior policy analyst; former aide to State Senators Philip C. Jimeno
Philip C. Jimeno
Philip C. Jimeno is an American politician and was a long-serving member of the Maryland State Legislature as a Democrat. He attended Fairmont State College in his hometown. He was married in 1969, and he and his wife Ramona moved to Brooklyn Park, Maryland in 1970...

and John A. Cade; from Pasadena
Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....
Walter J. Shandrowsky,Retired Businessman, Former Member of the House of Delegates Dist. 31, from Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....

Republicans

Tom Gardner
Thomas Gardner
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, 2002 candidate; retired Army Reserve helicopter pilot; state employee; from Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Glen Burnie is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and is a suburb of Baltimore. The population was 67,639 at the 2010 census...

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Carl Holland, former County Councilman; from Pasadena
Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....
Mike Jacobs, first time candidate; small businessman from Pasadena
Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....
Chuck Robison
Bryan Simonaire
Bryan Simonaire
Bryan W. Simonaire is a Maryland State Senator representing District 31, which encompasses much of northern Anne Arundel County's Baltimore suburbs.-Background:...

, first time candidate; Computer Systems Engineer, from Pasadena
Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....

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District 32 (Senate)

This Maryland State Senate race could become competitive, as Republicans have targeted State Senator Ed DeGrange for defeat in 2006.

Democrats

James E. DeGrange, Sr.
James E. DeGrange, Sr.
James E. DeGrange, Sr. is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his third term in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 32 in Anne Arundel County.-Background:...

, incumbent (2nd term); one-term former County Councilman, from Linthicum
Linthicum, Maryland
Linthicum is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,539 at the 2000 census. It is the approximate location of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport...

Republicans

Jon Vandenheuvel, Businessman - President, J.C. Watts Companies from Severn
Severn, Maryland
Severn is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 35,076 at the 2000 census, which is a 30 percent increase over the 24,499 population of 1990...

District 33 (Senate)

This race is located in one of the most Republican districts in Maryland. State Senator Janet Greenip

Janet Greenip

Janet Greenip was a Republican State Senator from Crofton, Maryland, representing District 33 from 2003 through 2009.-Education:Greenip received her B.S. in education in 1969 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.-Career:...

defeated incumbent Democratic Senator and former Republican Robert R. 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....

Republicans

Janet Greenip
Janet Greenip
Janet Greenip was a Republican State Senator from Crofton, Maryland, representing District 33 from 2003 through 2009.-Education:Greenip received her B.S. in education in 1969 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.-Career:...

, incumbent (1st term); former two-term former Delegate, 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....

Democrats

Scott Hymes, 'Businessman and Executive Director of the Severn Riverkeeper Program' from Crownsville. Vice President of the Herald Harbor Citizens Association and appointed member of the Severn River Commission.

External links

Democrats

Hilary Spence - President of the Talbot County Council, serving her second term

District 42

This district, which includes Towson, Lutherville and Timonium, leans slightly Republican (George Bush won the district by 567 votes).

External links

Website for Democratic 42nd District Senator, Jim Brochin

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