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The next election to chose members of the Maryland General Assembly is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, November 7 , 2006 . The U.S. House Election, 2006 , U.S. Senate Election, 2006 , and Maryland Gubernatorial Election, 2006 are scheduled for the same day. MARYLAND HOUSE OF DELEGATES District 7 With the incumbents apparently staying put, there is little excitement in this race. This northern Baltimore County district is a Republican district. The only question is whether coverage of the incumbents in the newspapers will hurt the three conservative Republicans. It appears that a potential challenge from a former professional wrestler is unlikely to happen unless a seat opens. Declared Candidates =Republicans
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District 9A This Howard County district is a Republican district and it is likely to stay a Republican district. The Republican strength is in the fact that both Delegate Bates and Miller have been very active with the county GOP and in the community. However, some commentaters have suggested that a potential weakness for the Republicans is a lack of fundraising and lack of campaign experience with appointee Warren Miller. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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District 11 This western Baltimore County district is a Democratic district that includes Owings Mills and Reisterstown. The Democratic candidates – all Jewish -- represent this mostly Jewish district well. There will be one open seat in this district as 34-year-old Bobby Zirkin runs for Paula Hollinger 's Senate seat (she is a declared candidate for Ben Cardin 's third Congressional district seat). Additionally, 33-year-old Jon Cardin is exploring a run for his Uncle Ben Cardin ’s seat in Congress. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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External links District 12A This west Baltimore County and northeast Howard County district is a 2.5-1 Democratic district that includes Bob Ehrlich ’s hometown of Arbutus. Former Governor Paris Glendening ’s redistricting plan changed this district to force out incumbent Delegate Don Murphy . The court-ordered redistricting similarly kept this a Democratic district and Murphy refused to run. It will likely remain a Democratic district in 2006. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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External links District 12B This is a Howard County district. Declared Candidates =Democrats
=Republicans Potential Candidates =Democrats =Republicans External links District 13 This race will be the most competitive in Howard County. Although the district leans Democratic, the Democrats will have a difficult time keeping all three seats. Republican Mary Beth Tung , as a first time candidate in 2002, was the top vote getter in the Primary(out of 6), eventually losing the general election by only 2000 votes, less than 2%. Former weaker candidates have now been replaced by Stephen Adler , the 2002 candidate for Howard County Executive, and another candidate who is being recruited to fill out and strengthen the Republican ticket. After incumbent Neil Quinter announced his intention to run for Congress last year, County Councilman Guy Guzzone joined the remaining delegates on the district "slate" ticket. Quinter has since abandoned his run for Congress and will now run for re-election to the House of Delegates, though he will have to defeat Guzzone, Turner or Pendergrass in the primary to do so. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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=Republicans External links District 20 This district is highly Democratic, and likely will remain uncompetitive in the general election, unless 2002's Green challenge comes on strong. One seat is anticipated to open up because Del. Peter Franchot has declared that he will run for state Comptroller. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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District 21 This district is highly Democratic, and likely will remain uncompetitive in the general election. One seat could open up if one of the Democratic Delegates challenges Senator John Giannetti, whose independent views are controversial among this liberal delegation. All three Delegates opposed Giannetti in 2002 are expected to do so again. In response, Senator Giannetti will likely form a three-delegate team to oppose the delegates, drawing from local elected officials and community leaders who share Giannetti's moderate political views. The primary will likely be competitive, especially if Delegate Menes decides not to seek an 11th term. As of March 10, 2006, Delegate Menes has announced her retirement. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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District 30 This race looks to be the most competitive in the state. Maryland Republicans have targeted Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch for defeat due to his stand against the agenda of Governor Bob Ehrlich. Yet, the Republicans will have to compete with a very large, unwieldy primary process before determining a winner only two months before the General election. No serious candidate is likely to challenge Busch and Clagett in the Democratic Primary as Democrats do not generally wish take actions that may defeat their leader. On the Republican side, Herb McMillan has high name recognition and conservative credentials and is likely to keep his seat. Nancy Almgren , a Republican nominee in 2002, has many Republican and community credentials and is likely to win the Primary and may mount an interesting challenge to knock off a Democratic incumbent. First timers Ron George and Ron Elfenbein have money and Ehrlich support. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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District 31 This will be a competitive race in 2006 with one seat open and prominent names on the ballet. Delegate John Leopold is not seeking re-election to his seat in order to run for Anne Arundel County Executive . Delegate Don Dwyer , who campaigned for the Constitution Party nominee in the 2004 Presidential election, has been controversial in calling for the impeachment of a Maryland judge who ruled in favor of gay marriage under the Maryland Constitution. Whether running on a ticket with Dwyer, as Pat Corcoran aims to do, helps or hurts a campaign in the general election is yet to be seen. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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District 32 Maryland Democrats are looking to make a clean sweep in this race. Democrats are looking to pick up the third seat vacated by Jim Rzepkowski in 2003. Yet this seat has remained in Republican control for a decade. Terry Gilleland will be given a tough run to maintain the seat to which he was appointed to fill the vacancy, but is likely to do so as a credible successor to Rzepkowski. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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External links District 33 Subdistrict 33A This subdistrict has two Delegates. It is one of the most Republican districts in Maryland . This race will be decided in the Primary as it was in 2002. Geldart, a recent college graduate and who was not requested for any paid campaign positions after the Duckworth and Haire campaigns lost, has stated on her web site that her reason for entering this race is that she has the time and money. Given her pro-choice position, she is unlikely to garner signficant favorable name recognition in this district. While it is possible for a better known candidate with a good reputation among Republicans and in the community to win a seat in this district, it will be difficult for challengers Kline and Geldart, both first time candidates with mixed name recognition. One seat is open with Delegate Boschert running for Anne Arundel County Executive. This time, he would need to give up his safe seat, but may get party support. The field is wide open, and may include Councilman Ed Reilly or other existing office-holders or former candidates. However, Greg Kline probably has the edge along with the incumbent McConkey. =Declared Candidates ==Republicans
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=External links Subdistrict 33B Delegate Bob Costa won a tough primary in this race in 2002, and then defeated a Democrat from a prominent local family. Costa could still have a rocky road in 2006 depending on who challenges the incumbent for this seat. =Declared Candidates ==Republicans
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=External links District 34A This Harford County district leans Democratic. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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Potential Candidates =Democrats =Republicans External links District 34B This Cecil County district leans Democrat. Declared Candidates =Democrats =Republicans Potential Candidates =Democrats =Republicans External links District 35A This northern Harford County district is very Republican. Declared Candidates =Democrats =Republicans
Potential Candidates =Democrats =Republicans External links District 35B Although voter registration is almost equally split between Republican and Democratic, this Harford County district leans somewhat toward Republican. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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External links District 37B This multi-county district is extremely Republican. Declared Candidates =Democrats =Republicans
Potential Candidates =Democrats =Republicans External links District 42 This Baltimore County district includes Pikesville, Towson, Lutherville and Cockeysville and is fairly balanced. This district could become competitive at all levels. The first term Republican incumbents ran before as an effective team and are expected to again. They have done extensive fundraising with the assistance of Governor Bob Ehrlich and will be well prepared for any challenge. An interesting challenge has arisen with the announced candidacy of Tracy Miller. Miller, the mother of Nicholas Ziolkowski, a U.S. soldier killed in Fallujah, Iraq, last November, is running because "I want to live my life the way I think Nick would have wanted me to," she said. "He believed he was making a difference, and I believe I can make a difference for the 42nd District residents." Declared Candidates =Democrats
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Potential Candidates =Democrats =Republicans External links Website for Democratic 42nd District Candidate, Andy Belt Website for Democratic 42nd District Candidate, Dom Cirincione Website for Democratic 42nd District Candidate, Tracy Miller District 43 Declared Candidates =Democrats =Republicans Potential Candidates =Democrats
=Republicans External links District 44 Declared Candidates =Democrats =Republicans DISTRICT 45 Declared Candidates Democrats ''•Trae J Lewis'' went to Howard University; former Air Force R.O.T.C. cadet; first-time candidate. External links MARYLAND STATE SENATE District 1 Four-term incumbent Senator John J. Hafer announced his retirement on May 4, 2005. This seat will stay in Republican hands, with House Minoirty Leader George C. Edwards the overwhelming favorite. Declared Candidates =Republicans George C. Edwards , incumbent (6th term); House Minority Leader, former Garrett County Commissioner, from Grantsville =Democrats ''no candidates at this time'' Potential Candidates =Republicans ''no candidates at this time'' =Democrats Kevin Kelly , incumbent (3rd term); Attorney , from Cumberland District 11 Incumbent Senator Paula Hollinger will be announcing her candidacy for Congress on July 13th. This seat in a suburban district with a large Jewish community should remain Democratic. Delegate Bobby A. Zirkin announced his run for the State Senate and is being challenged by Dr. Scott Rifkin , owner of several assisted living facilities. The primary race will be spirited, but due to the heavily-Democratic nature of the district the General election will be one-sided. Declared Candidates =Republicans ''no candidates at this time'' =Democrats
Potential Candidates =Republicans ''no candidates at this time'' =Democrats ''no candidates at this time'' District 13 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 is running for this seat which should be one of the livlier contests of the cycle. Declared Candidates =Republicans
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Potential Candidates =Republicans ''no candidates at this time'' =Democrats ''no candidates at this time'' External links District 20 This legislative district is highly Democratic and thus this seat will remain in Democratic hands. Declared Candidates =Democrats
District 21 This legislative district is highly Democratic and thus this seat will remain in Democratic hands. The Primary, however, is expected to be highly competitive as it was in 2002. Incumbent First-Term Senator John Giannetti will likely face former Delegate and Ambassador Jim Rosapepe who has a close relationship with the three incumbent delegates and currently chairs their slate. Giannetti has been the subject of much controversy since his opposition to the assault weapons ban as well as various public embarrassments, including providing alcoholic beverages to Univ. of MD students at football games, and advising his wife to refuse a breathalyzer during a traffic stop. In late February of 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. Declared Candidates =Republicans ''no candidates at this time'' =Democrats
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District 30 State Senator John Astle is sure to get a competative challenge by Republican Les Belcher. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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Les Belcher is a life long Annapolitan. He is Vice President of a family owned business, Sunny Acres Landscaping. He is married and is the father of four children. Annapolis =Greens Potential Candidates =Democrats ''no candidates at this time'' =Republicans
=Greens External links District 31 This Maryland State Senate race could be one of the most competative districts in Maryland. Republicans have targeted Phil Jimeno for defeat in 2006, though no serious challenger has stepped forward as of yet. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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Potential Candidates =Democrats ''no candidates at this time'' =Republicans ''no candidates at this time'' External links District 32 This Maryland State Senate race could become competitive, if the Republicans had a viable candidate. Republicans would like to target State Senator Ed DeGrange for defeat in 2006, though no challenger has stepped forward as of yet. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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External links District 33 This race is located in one of the most Republican districts in Maryland. State Senator Janet Greenip defeated incumbent Democratic Senator and former Republican Robert R. Neall . Greenip could however, be challenged by County Councilwoman Cathy Vitale in the Republican primary. Declared Candidates =Republicans
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Considered a centrist, this is Mr. Hymes' first run for public office. www.scotthymes.com Potential Candidates =Republicans
=Democrats External links District 42 This district, which includes Towson, Lutherville and Timonium, leans Republican. This may be the most competitive race in Maryland. First-term Democrat James Brochin is isolated as he has managed to do the impossible, angering his fellow Democrats while failing to make any friends across the isle. He is known for hard campaigning, hand shaking, and committing his own money, but it may not be enough as he faces Dilip Paliath who has Governor Ehrlich's support. Declared Candidates =Democrats
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Potential Candidates =Democrats ''no candidates at this time'' =Republicans External links Website for Democratic 42nd District Senator, Jim Brochin |
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