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Joseph Getty
| Joseph Getty | ||
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| Maryland State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | ||
| 1994-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Washington College, 1974 | |
| Master's | George Washington University, 1980 | |
| J.D. | University of Maryland, 1996 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 14, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Olney, MD | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Getty earned his B.A. in American Studies from Washington College in 1974, his M.A. in American Civilization from George Washington University in 1980, and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1996. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Getty served on these committees:
Elections
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Getty defeated Democratic candidate Scott Stone by a margin of 36,425 to 14,070 in the November 2 general election. [1]
In the September 14 primary election, Getty defeated opponent Dale Lusher by a margin of 10,586 to 1,769. [2]
| Maryland State Senate, District 5 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joseph Getty (R)
|
36,425 | 72.1% | ||
| Scott Stone (D) | 14,070 | 27.9% | ||
| Maryland State Senate, District 5- Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph Getty
|
10,218 | 86.3% | ||
| Dale Lusher | 1,625 | 13.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Getty raised $62,325 in contributions. [3]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Swick Inc | $2,420 |
| Maryland Realtors Association | $2,320 |
| Friends Of David Brinkley | $2,000 |
| Friends Of Larry Haines | $2,000 |
Personal
Getty is married and has six children.
Recent news
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Joseph Getty News Feed
- 10 Awesome Latino Inventions (SLIDESHOWS) - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Getty and Kasemeyer discuss state politics with students at McDaniel - Baltimore Sun
- Sad Reality: Washingtonians Expect Their Teams To Lose - CBS Local
- Charlie Rangel: Obama Failing To Explain Justice Department Seizure Of AP ... - Huffington Post
- No Labels Will Have An Occasional Radio Show, For Some Reason - Huffington Post
- Obama, House Democrats Gather Over Dinner - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Call It a Comeback: Sanford Wins South Carolina Special Election - PBS
- 13 corrections officers indicted in Md., accused of aiding gang's drug scheme - Washington Post
- James Carville: Ted Cruz Is The Most 'Fearless Republican' I've Seen In '30 ... - Huffington Post
- Mary Landrieu, Kay Hagan Face Better 2014 Prospects Following Gun Vote - Huffington Post
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External links
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- Getty for Senate on Facebook
- Getty for Senate on Twitter
- Joe Getty for Senate videos
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