David R. Craig
| David Craig | |
|---|---|
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| Executive of Harford County | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 7, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | James Harkins |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office 1995–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Habern W. Freeman |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Jacobs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1949 Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Melinda Lee Blevins |
| Children | Randy Pamela Courtney |
| Alma mater | Towson University Morgan State University |
| Religion | Methodism |
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David R. Craig (born June 12, 1949) is a Republican Party politician from the State of Maryland, and is currently running for Governor of Maryland.[1][2] He was appointed, and sworn in as Harford County Executive[3] on July 7, 2005. Craig won the election in 2006 to reaffirm his position, and won re-election in 2010. Craig previously served in the Maryland State Senate, representing Harford County from 1995–99, and in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1990-94. He was also elected Mayor of Havre de Grace in 1985, 1987, 2001 and 2005. David was a teacher and assistant principal in the Harford County Public School System for thirty-four years.[4]
Early life, education, career
Craig was born in 1949 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1967, and went on to attend Towson University, where he graduated with a B.S. in History, and later a Masters Degree from Morgan State University.[5] He married his high-school sweetheart; Melinda Lee Blevins, in 1971.[6] Celebrating 41 years of marriage, they have three children; in 2010, the Craigs welcomed their eighth grandchild into the family.[7]
Craig spent thirty-four years in the Harford County Public School System as a teacher and assistant principal.
Political career
Local Government
Craig began his political career serving on the Havre de Grace City Council. Later on, he was elected Mayor of Havre de Grace in 1985, 1987, 2001 and 2005.He resigned upon swearing in as the Harford County Executive.
Maryland House of Delegates
Craig was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1990, representing District 34 (Harford County). He was a member of the following committees: Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee, 1991–92; Ways and Means Committee, 1992-93 (education subcommittee); Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1994. Vice-Chair, Harford County Delegation, 1993.[8]
Maryland State Senate
Craig was then elected to the Maryland Senate in 1994 and served until 1999, representing District 34 (Harford County). He was a member of the following committees: Joint Committee to Study Mandates on Local Government, 1995–97; Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee, 1995–99 (education subcommittee; health subcommittee); Executive Nominations Committee, 1995–99; Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, 1995–99; Joint Committee on Protocol. Chair, Harford County Delegation, 1998-99.
Harford County Executive
Craig ran for Harford County Executive in 1998 against then-Delegate James Harkins. Harkins easily defeated Craig in the Republican Primary and was subsequently re-elected in 2002. Harkins resigned as County Executive to become Director of Maryland Environmental Services in 2005, clearing the way for Craig to be appointed by the county council. As County Executive, Craig was elected President of the Maryland Municipal League(MML) in 2005, and in 2010 he was elected by his peers as President of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo). He is the first elected official to have served as President of both organizations.
2014 Maryland Gubernatorial Candidacy
David Craig announced his candidacy for Governor of Maryland on July 3, 2013 at a number of locations across the state; including Havre de Grace, Silver Spring, Hagerstown, Annapolis, Prince Frederick, and Salisbury.
Election results
- 2006 Race for Harford County Executive - Harford County[9]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome David R. Craig, Rep. 46,121 52% Won Ann C. Helton, Dem. 42,442 47.9% Lost Write-In's 75 0.1% Lost
- 1998 Race for Harford County Executive - Harford County - Republican Primary[10]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome James Harkins, Rep. 8,324 56% Won David R. Craig, Rep. 6,378 43% Lost Vedell Pace, Rep. 184 1% Lost
- 1994 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 34 - Harford County[11]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome David R. Craig, Rep. 17,444 54% Won Habern W. Freeman, Dem. 14,676 46% Lost
- 1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 34 - Harford County[12]
- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Rose Mary Hatem Bonsack, Dem. 13,373 19% Won Mary Louise Preis, Dem. 13,045 19% Won David R. Craig, Rep. 12,031 18% Won William H. Cox Jr., Dem. 10,296 15% Lost David M. Meadows, Rep. 10,069 15% Lost Cecil W. Wood, Rep. 9,840 14% Lost
External links
References
- ↑ Dresser, Michael. "Craig launches GOP bid for governor". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
- ↑ Wagner, John. "In Maryland, Republicans look to next year’s governor’s race". Washington Post. Retrieved June 15.
- ↑ County Government, Harford. "County Executive, David R. Craig". Harford Co. Government. Retrieved July 7, 2005.
- ↑ "Bio".
- ↑ "Havre de Grace 'with Warrior pride in our eyes'".
- ↑ http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/06/03/republican-david-craig-formally-announces-bid-for-md-governor/
- ↑ "Harford County Executive announces candidacy for Md. governor". Herald.
- ↑ "Maryland State Archives - David R. Craig, County Executive, Harford County, Maryland". Maryland State Gov. Retrieved 2005.
- ↑ "Harford County Executive Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Nov. 3, 2007
- ↑ "Harkins wins nod in Harford GOP race Primary 1998". Baltimore Sun.
- ↑ "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Nov. 3, 2007
- ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Nov. 3, 2007
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