John A. Giannetti, Jr.

John A. Giannetti, Jr.
State Senate District 21
In office
January 8, 2003 – January 10, 2007
Preceded by Arthur Dorman
Succeeded by James Rosapepe
Constituency parts of Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County, Maryland
Delegate District 13B
In office
January 13, 1999 – January 8, 2003
Preceded by John S. Morgan
Constituency parts of Howard County and Prince George's County, Maryland
Personal details
Born June 9, 1964
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Bucknell University (1986);[1] University of Maryland School of Law (1994)[1]
Occupation Attorney
Religion Roman Catholic

John A. Giannetti, Jr. (born June 9, 1964) is an American politician and attorney from Maryland. As a Democrat, Giannetti was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1998 for District 13B and served from 1999 to 2003. In 2002 he was elected into the State Senate for District 21, which covers parts of Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County. He was defeated in the 2006 Democratic primary by former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and U.S. Ambassador to Romania James Rosapepe. After the Republican nominee dropped out of the race the week after the primary election, Giannetti switched his affiliation to the Republican Party, and was appointed by the Maryland Republican Party's central committee to run in the general election, where he was again defeated by Rosapepe.[2] In 2007, he returned his registration to the Democratic Party.

As a legislator, Giannetti was the primary sponsor of more than 50 bills that became law, many focusing on changes to business law, juvenile law, and criminal law statutes.[3]

In February, 2006, Giannetti rescued his political rival from choking using the Heimlich Maneuver.[4] The incident was reported nationally[5] and received mention on national network morning news programs and by late-night comedians.[6] Watch video.

Education

Giannetti attended Westminster High School. He received his B.S. from Bucknell University (biology) in 1986, and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1994.[1]

Career

Giannetti was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1995 and the District of Columbia Bar in 2002. He was an attorney for Vallario & Collins from 1995–1998, for Fossett and Brugger from 1998–2000, and for Jackson & Campbell, P.C. in Washington, D.C. from 2001–2004. He was a partner in the Montgomery County, Maryland law firm Leibowitz, Band & Jezic from 2006–2007, and later founded the Law Offices of John Giannetti in Annapolis, Maryland, with offices in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Howard, and Wicomico Counties. His law practice represents businesses, families, and individuals and handles cases in criminal defense, business law, family law, and some zoning matters.

Election results

Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
James Rosapepe (D) 16,372 68% Won
John A. Giannetti, Jr. (R) 7,700 32% Lost
Name Votes Percent Outcome
John A. Giannetti, Jr. (D) 18,767 97.08% Won
Other Write-Ins 564 2.92% Lost
Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
John A. Giannetti, Jr. (D) 4,950 & style="text-align:center;"| 58% Won
John S. Morgan (R) 3,512 42% Lost
Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
John S. Morgan (R) 4,167 57% Won
John A. Giannetti, Jr. (D) 3,101 43% Lost

References and notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "John A. Giannetti, Jr.". msa.md.gov. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved September 28, 2009.
  2. ↑ Praskievicz, Owen (September 27, 2006). "Giannetti to run as Republican candidate". diamondbackonline.com. The Diamondback. Retrieved September 29, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Prior Session Information". mlis.state.md.us. Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Office of Information Systems. Retrieved September 29, 2009.
  4. ↑ Senator Unknowingly Saves Political Opponent's Life, Man Performs Heimlich On Choking Man, http://www.wesh.com/r/7646834/detail.html retrieved March 23, 2012)
  5. ↑ http://www.wesh.com/politics/7646834/detail.html#ixzz1px2P9HfmMaryland Senator Saves Life of His Opponent http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/3-3-2006-90272.asp. Retrieved March 23, 2012
  6. ↑ YouTube video: John Giannetti – An Act of Heroism, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbS4h789YFg retrieved March 23, 2012
  7. ↑ "Maryland State Senate, District 21". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 2, 2009.
  8. ↑ "2002 Gubernatorial General – Official Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 2, 2009.
  9. ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Jan, 25th, 2008
  10. ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 25, 2008.

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