Joan Carter Conway
| Joan Carter Conway | ||
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| Maryland State Senate District 43 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $43,500/year | |
| Per diem | $142/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Baltimore City Council | ||
| 1996-1997 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Baltimore, 1988 | |
| Associate's | Community College of Baltimore, 1987 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 5, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Baltimore, MD | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Conway earned her AA from the Community College of Baltimore in 1987. She went on to receive her BA in Sociology from the University of Baltimore in 1988.
Conway was employed by the Model Cities Program from 1970 to 1976. She then worked at an Urban Services Agency from 1976 to 1993. From 1993 to 1994, she was Director of Helping Unite Baltimore #13, Department of Housing and Community Development for Baltimore City. Conway worked as Program Director of Stability, Uniqueness, Renewal and Elevation for the Jentry McDonald Corporation from 1994 to 1995.
Conway was on the Baltimore City Council, representing District 3, from 1996 to 1997. She then served as a Delegate to the Democratic Party National Convention in 2000. She joined the Maryland State Senate in 1996. She has served in that position since, representing the 43rd district.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Conway served on these committees:
- Access to Mental Health Services
- Children, Youth, and Families
- Education, Health and Environmental Affairs, Chair
- Executive Nominations
- Legislative Policy
- Subcommittee on Environment, Co-Chair
- Subcommittee on Ethics and Election Law
- Subcommittee on Health Occupations, Chair
- Subcommittee on Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Conway served on these committees:
- Access to Mental Health Services Joint Committee, Maryland General Assembly
- Children, Youth, & Families Joint Committee, Maryland General Assembly
- Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee, Maryland State Senate (Chair)
- Executive Nominations Committee, Maryland State Senate
- Special Committee on Substance Abuse
- Access to Mental Health Services
- Legislative Policy Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Conway ran for re-election to the 43rd District Seat in 2010. She defeated Hector Torres in the primary election on September 14, 2010. Conway was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Maryland State Senate, District 43 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joan Carter Conway (D)
|
27,583 | 100% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Conway ran for District 43 of the Maryland State Senate, beating Maria Allwine. [2]
| Maryland Senate, District 43 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joan Carter Conway (D) | 24,686 | 88.7% | ||
| Maria Allwine (G) | 3,095 | 11.1% | ||
| Write-Ins | 60 | 0.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Conway was up for re-election, she raised $91,364 in donations.[3]
Her four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maryland Realtors Association | $4,000 |
| Maryland Marine Contractors Association | $4,000 |
| Nevada Fine Wine & Spirits | $3,500 |
| Louisiana Demolition Inc | $3,000 |
2006
In 2006 Joan Carter Conway collected $54,608 in donations. [4]
Her four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Baltimore City Sitting Judges Committee | $5,000 |
| Maryland Realtors Association | $4,200 |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | $2,410 |
| Baltimore County Licensed Beverage Association | $2,000 |
| Ben Cardin for Senate | $2,000 |
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Personal
Conway and her husband, Vernon, have one child.
External links
- Official Maryland State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart summary
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
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