Nathaniel T. Oaks

Nathaniel T. Oaks (born October 19, 1946) is an American politician who represents district 41 in the Maryland House of Delegates. [1]

Background

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Oaks attended Edmondson High School, the University of Baltimore, Towson State College and graduated from Morgan State University with a B.S. degree in business in 1974.

In the legislature

Oaks was a member of the House of Delegates from 1983 to 1989 when he automatically forfeited his seat after being convicted of theft charges for double-billing expenses both to the State for expenses performed in official capacity and to his campaign fund. [2] After a losing bid to regain office in 1990, Oaks was re-elected in 1994 when several incumbent delegates retired and served in the House of Delegates since. He is a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee.

Legislative notes

• voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
• voted in favor of prohibiting ground rents in 2007(SB106)[4]
• voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[5]
• voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)[6]
• voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[7]
• voted in favor of slots (HB4) in the 2007 Special session^[1]

Election results

• 2006 Primary Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 41^[2]

Voters to choose three:

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Jill P. Carter, Dem.	13,196	31.2%	Won
Samuel I. Rosenberg, Dem.	9,215	21.8%	Won
Nathaniel T. Oaks, Dem.	9,189	21.7%	Won
Wendall Phillips	6,480	15.3%	Lost
Kevin Hargrave	2,095	5.0%	Lost
Karen M. Ferguson	2,116	5.0%	Lost

In the democratic party

During the 2008 presidential campaign, Oaks supported Barack Obama.

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