Victor Ramirez
| Victor Ramirez | ||
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| Maryland State Senate District 47 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | ||
| 2002-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Frostburg State University, 1996 | |
| J.D. | Saint Thomas University School of Law, 2001 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 20, 1974 | |
| Place of birth | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ramirez is an attorney at his own practice, the Law Offices of Victor R. Ramirez. He previously worked as a teacher of English classes for non-English speaking adults. He is Co-Chair of the Maryland Democratic Hispanic Caucus, and a member of the American Bar Association, Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Prince George's County Bar Association, Maryland Educators Caucus, Maryland Veterans Caucus, Prince George's County Delegation, and the Task Force to Study Driver Licensing Documentation.
Victor graduated from Frostburg State University with a B.A. in International Studies in 1996, and from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2001. He was dmitted to the Maryland Bar in 2001.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ramirez served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ramirez served on these committees:
- Federal Relations
- Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
Elections
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
In 2010, Ramirez ran to represent District 47 in the Maryland State Senate. He faced no Republican opposition in the November 2 election.[1]
In the September 14 Democratic primary, Ramirez defeated incumbent Democrat David Harrington. Harrington had represented the district since 2008.
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. Ramirez was one of the 12 Democratic challengers who defeated an incumbent Democratic state senator.
| Maryland State Senate, District 47 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Victor Ramirez (D)
|
15,548 | 100% | ||
| Maryland State Senate, District 47- Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Victor Ramirez
|
4,398 | 63.3% | ||
| David Harrington | 2,546 | 36.7% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Victor Ramirez ran for District 47 of the Maryland House of Delegates, winning the second of three seats, losing to Jolene Ivey but beating Doyle Niemann. [2]
Victor Ramirez raised $52,509 for his campaign.[3]
| Maryland House of Delegates, District 47 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jolene Ivey (D) | 12,860 | 35.3% | ||
| Victor Ramirez (D) | 12,231 | 33.6% | ||
| Doyle Niemann (D) | 11,229 | 30.8% | ||
| Write-Ins | 120 | 0.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ramirez raised $130,526 in contributions. [4]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ramirez, Victor | $20,000 |
| Friends Of Jolene Ivey | $10,402 |
| Mcgeo Food & Commercial Workers Local 1994 | $5,750 |
| Service Employees DC & Maryland State Council 54 | $5,500 |
Recent news
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Victor Ramirez News Feed
- Could Prince George's Allow Liquor Sales on Sunday? - Patch.com
- O'Malley Signs Death Penalty Repeal; Opponents To Address Possible ... - WBAL Radio
- Deported US Veterans Want To Return Home, Many Find Safe Haven Near ... - Huffington Post
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Personal
Ramierez was born in San Salvador, El Salvador.
External links
- Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Harrington |
Maryland State Senate District 47 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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| Preceded by - |
Maryland House of Delegates District 47 2003–present |
Succeeded by Michael Summers |
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