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Christopher Shank
| Christopher Shank | ||
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| Maryland State Senate District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Whip, Maryland State House of Delegates | ||
| 2007-2011 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $43,500/year | |
| Per diem | $142/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maryland State House of Delegates | ||
| 1998-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | The Johns Hopkins University, 1994 | |
| Master's | George Washington University, 1998 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 30, 1972 | |
| Place of birth | Hagerstown, MD | |
| Religion | Christ's Reformed Church | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Shank's professional career includes working as a Procurement Specialist with the Meadows Agency of Insurance, and Legislative Assistant of the Washington County Delegation.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shank served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Shank served on these committees:
House of Representatives committees (former)
- Rules & Executive Nominations
- Ways & Means
- Subcommittee on Transportation
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Christopher Shank endorsed Rick Perry in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Shank was running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Maryland's 6th District. Shank was seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket. [2] The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was January 11, 2012. The primary elections were held on April 3, 2012. Candidates Charles Bailey, Robert Garagiola, Milad Pooran, Mark Shriver, John Delaney, and Ron Little ran on the Democratic ticket. Shank faced opposition from David Brinkley, Robert Coblentz, Brandon Rippeon, Robin Ficker, Joseph Krysztoforski, Alexander Mooney, Bud Otis, Kathy Afzali, Peter James and incumbent Roscoe Bartlett on the Republican ticket.
Shank endorsed David Brinkley in the the 6th Congressional District in 2012. [3]
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Shank won election to the 2nd District Senate seat, and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[4]
In the September 14th primary election, Sharp defeated incumbent Donald Munson by a margin of 6,720 to 5,059. [5]
Across the country in 2010, state senate elections were held in 43 states. 1,167 state senate seats were at stake. In all 1,167 state senate districts with an election in 2010, only 19 challengers (12 Democrats and 7 Republicans) defeated an incumbent state senator. Shank is one of the 7 Republican challengers who defeated an incumbent Republican state senator.
| Maryland State Senate, District 2 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Christopher Shank (R)
|
21,319 | 71.6% | ||
| Donald Munson (Write-in) | 8,469 | 28.4% | ||
| Maryland State Senate, District 2 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Christopher Shank
|
6,478 | 57.5% | ||
| Donald Munson | 4,789 | 42.5% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Christopher Shank ran unopposed for District 2B of the Maryland House of Delegates. [6]
Christopher Shank raised $63,143 for his campaign.[7]
| Maryland House of Delegates, District 2B | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Christopher Shank (R) | 9,606 | 99.0% | ||
| Write-Ins | 101 | 1.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Shank raised $56,677 in contributions. [8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Shank, Christopher B | $5,025 |
| Odonnell-Shank Victory Fund | $3,800 |
| Bowen, Virginia E | $3,000 |
| Citizens For Paul Muldowney | $2,500 |
2008
In 2008 Christopher Shank collected $63,143 in donations. [9]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maryland Republican Party | $4,000 |
| Hagerstown Heart PA | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Anesthesia LLC | $2,000 |
| Associated Radiologists | $1,250 |
Personal
Shank and his wife, Cindy, have two children.. He is Vice-President of the Washington County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, a member of the Cold Weather Homeless Shelter of Washington County, Christ's Reformed Church, First Christian Church, Holcim Plant Advisory Panel, and Sharpsburg Lions Club.[10]
Recent news
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- Lawmakers defend Md. CO bill of rights - CorrectionsOne
- In new role, Sen. Shank representing county well - The Herald-Mail
- Ribbon cutting celebrates vino trail - Martinsburg Journal
- Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights scrutinized after Baltimore City ... - The Herald-Mail
- Md. General Assembly session reviewed - The Herald-Mail
- Sixth wine trail opens in Md. - The Herald-Mail
- Salem Avenue Elementary celebrates minds at work - The Herald-Mail
- Md. prison misconduct allegations prompt anger from lawmakers - Washington Post
- Lawmakers seek scrutiny of prisons in wake of Baltimore contraband case - The Herald-Mail
- Motorists and motorcyclists share responsibility as well as road - The Herald-Mail
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External links
- Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
References
- ↑ Rick Perry Campaign Website "40 Maryland GOP Legislators and Leaders Endorse Rick Perry for President," September 27, 2011
- ↑ Roll Call "Roscoe Bartlett’s Chief of Staff Resigns After Reports of Run" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ [www.brinkleyforcongress.com/pdf/brinkley_anncmnt_010412.pdf Brinkley for Congress "David Brinkley Announces Candidacy for the 6th Congressional District Press Release" Accessed February 15, 2012]
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Results for the September 14, 2010 primary in Maryland
- ↑ Maryland House of Delegates official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Shank's 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Christopher Shank
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Shank
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Donald Munson |
Maryland State Senate District 2 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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Maryland House of Delegates District 2B 1999–2011 |
Succeeded by Neil Parrott |
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