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Douglas Peters
Douglas Peters (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 23. He assumed office in 2007. He left office on July 31, 2021.
Peters (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 23. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Peters resigned on July 31, 2021, after Gov. Larry Hogan (R) appointed him to the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents earlier that month.[1][2]
Biography
Peters earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland and an M.B.A. from the University of Baltimore. He served in the United States Army Reserve.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Peters was assigned to the following committees:
- Spending Affordability Committee
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Executive Nominations Committee
- Behavioral Health & Opioid Use Disorders Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Peters was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Peters served on the following committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Audit |
| • Federal Relations |
| • Spending Affordability |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peters served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Access to Mental Health Services, Chair |
| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Federal Relations |
Note: Peters also served on the Subcommittee on Capital Budget (Vice-Chair) and the Subcommittee on Health and Human Services.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peters served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Base Realignment & Closure |
| • Access to Mental Health Services |
Note: Peters also served on the Special Committee on Substance Abuse.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
In June 2021, Douglas Peters announced that he would not seek re-election.[3]
2018
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 23
Incumbent Douglas Peters won election in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Douglas Peters (D) | 98.6 | 53,176 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 769 | ||
| Total votes: 53,945 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 23
Incumbent Douglas Peters defeated Tim Adams in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 23 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas Peters | 59.3 | 13,691 |
 | Tim Adams | 40.7 | 9,416 | |
| Total votes: 23,107 | |||
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2014
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Maryland State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014. Incumbent Doug Peters defeated David Grogan in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Doug Peters Incumbent |
77.1% | 11,071 |
| David Grogan | 22.9% | 3,291 |
| Total Votes | 14,362 | |
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Peters won re-election to the 23 District seat with 39,260 votes. He was unopposed in the November 2 general election.[7]
Peters defeated Mike Anderson, Darrell Carrington, and Bobby Henry, Jr in the primary on September 14, 2010. Peters was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Maryland State Senate, District 23 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Douglas Peters (D)
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39,260 | 100% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Peters ran unopposed for District 23 of the Maryland State Senate.[9]
Peters raised $145,065 for his campaign.[10]
| Maryland Senate, District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Douglas Peters (D) | 33,791 | 99.0% | ||
| Write-Ins | 353 | 1.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2021
In 2021, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 12.
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2020
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In 2020, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 18.
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2019
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In 2019, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 through April 8.
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2018
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In 2018, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 10 through April 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 11 through April 10.
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2016
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In 2016, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 13 through April 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 13.
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2014
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In 2014, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 8 to April 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 to April 8.
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Personal
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As of this writing, Peters was married and had six children.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Maryland State Legislature
- Maryland State Senate
- Maryland Senate Committees
- Maryland Joint Committees
- Maryland State Senate District 23
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Baltimore Sun, "Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan names 4 to board overseeing state universities," July 2, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Maryland Manual On-Line, "DOUGLAS J. J. PETERS," August 20, 2021
- ↑ Maryland Matters, "More Changes Coming to the State Senate: Peters Won’t Seek Re-election," June 26, 2021
- ↑ Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for State Senate," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Official Results," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Official Results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Peters' 2006 campaign contributions," accessed March 24, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Maryland Senate District 23 2007-2021 |
Succeeded by Ron Watson |
