Richard Colburn
| Richard Colburn | ||
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| Maryland State Senate District 37 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $43,500/year | |
| Per diem | $142/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maryland State House of Delegates | ||
| 1983-1991 | ||
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Chesapeake Community College, 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 9, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Easton, MD | |
| Profession | Town Manager, Town of Federalsburg | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Colburn earned Associates of Arts from Chesapeake College in 1982 in Humanities and Social Sciences. He has served as the Town Manager for Federalsburg from 1991-current. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1969–72.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Colburn served on these committees:
- Access to Mental Health Services
- Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review
- Budget and Taxation
- Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area
- Executive Nominations
- Rules
- Subcommittee on Capital Budget
- Subcommittee on Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Colburn served on these committees:
- Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee
- Executive Nominations Committee
- Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review
- Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area
District 37
Colburn represents Senate district 37 which includes Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico Counties.
Elections
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Colburn ran for re-election to the 37th District Seat in 2010. Paul Galanek ran against him in the primary election on September 14, 2010. Colburn defeated Chris Robinson (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Maryland State Senate, District 37 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Richard Colburn (R)
|
26,365 | 59.2% | ||
| Chris Robinson (D) | 18,164 | 40.8% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Colburn ran for District 37 of the Maryland State Senate, beating Hilary Spence and Moonyene Jackson-Amis. [3]
Colburn raised $148,656 for his campaign.[4]
| Maryland Senate, District 37 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Colburn (R) | 23,415 | 56.2% | ||
| Hilary Spence (D) | 16,183 | 38.8% | ||
| Moonyene Jackson-Amis | 2,043 | 4.9% | ||
| Write-Ins | 25 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Colburn was up for re-election, he raised $137,400 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maryland Realtors Association | $2,725 |
| Tieder Jr, John W | $2,000 |
| A Shore Team | $1,925 |
| Towers Concrete Products Inc | $1,800 |
2006
In 2006 Richard Colburn collected $148,656 in donations. [6]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maryland Realtors Association | $5,250 |
| Andy Harris for Senate | $4,000 |
| Friends of David Brinkley | $3,000 |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative | $2,825 |
Recent news
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Richard Colburn News Feed
- Senator Colburn questions proposed DNR regulations, calls for hearing - newszap.com
- Could extra gas tax funds go to bridges? - Daily Record (subscription)
- Some hope gas tax will fund bridge repair, construction - Cecil Whig
- Official State Status Eludes Maryland's Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich - Washington City Paper (blog)
- Eagle Scout Court of Honor held for Jesse Bartrum - newszap.com
- PAYT program starts July 1 - Wicked Local Plymouth
- Medical marijuana future uncertain - Delmarva Daily Times
- State Roundup, April 29, 2013 - MarylandReporter.com
- Potential lawsuit to question new Md. gun legislation - Cecil Whig
- BRIEFLY: May 11 - Wicked Local
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Personal
Colburn is married with one daughter.[1]
External links
- Senator Colburn's website
- Official Maryland State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart summary
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Senator Colburn's facebook
- Senator Colburn's twitter
- Maryland Republican's website
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Richard Colburn,Maryland State Senator
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Maryland State Senate official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Colburn's 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ Maryland 2010 campaign contributions, Follow the Money
- ↑ 2006 contributors to Richard Colburn
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