George Edwards (Maryland)
George Edwards (Republican Party) was a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 10, 2007. He left office on January 11, 2023.
Edwards (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Edwards served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1983 to 2007.
Biography
Edwards earned his B.S. in business administration from Fairmont State College in 1970 and his teaching certification from Frostburg State College in 1974. His professional experience includes being drafted by the Baltimore Colts in 1970 and playing professional football as a fullback. He served in the Maryland National Guard from 1970 to 1976.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Edwards was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Information Technology and Open Government Committee
- Legislative Policy Committee (decommissioned)
- Spending Affordability Committee
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Audit and Evaluation Committee
- Rules Committee
- Gaming Oversight Committee
- Legislative Ethics Committee, Senate chair
- Legislative Information Technology and Open Government Committee
2019-2020
Edwards was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Edwards served on the following committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Executive Nominations |
| • Rules |
| • Audit |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Legislative Information Technology and Open Government |
| • Legislative Policy |
| • Protocol, Senate Co-Chair |
| • Spending Affordability |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Edwards served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Executive Nominations |
| • Rules |
| • Spending Affordability |
Note: Edwards also served on the Subcommittee on Capital Budget, the Subcommittee on Pensions, the Subcommittee on Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment, the Special Committee on Pensions and the Special Subcommittee on Program Open Space/Agricultural Land Preservation.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Edwards served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Audit |
Note: Edwards also served on the Capital Budget Subcommittee, the Health, Education & Human Resources Subcommittee and the Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
George Edwards did not file to run for re-election.[1]
2018
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 1
Incumbent George Edwards won election in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | George Edwards (R) | 98.3 | 34,966 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 593 | ||
| Total votes: 35,559 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 1
Incumbent George Edwards advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 1 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George Edwards | 100.0 | 10,235 |
| Total votes: 10,235 | |||
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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 George Edwards was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.[2][3][4]
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Edwards won re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010. He had no opponent in the race. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Maryland State Senate, District 1 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 George Edwards (R)
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30,012 | 100% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, George Edwards ran for District 1 of the Maryland State Senate, beating Thomas Conlon.[6]
Edwards raised $143,665 for his campaign.[7]
| Maryland Senate, District 1 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| George Edwards (R) | 25,365 | 72.7% | ||
| Thomas Conlon (D) | 9,489 | 27.2% | ||
| Write-Ins | 19 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 11.
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2021
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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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Edwards was born in Grantsville, Maryland on April 9, 1948. He is married and has two children. He has been a member of the Garrett County Development Corporation, National Rifle Association, American Legion, Lonaconing Republican Club, and Lions Club. In 1997, he received the Legislator Recognition Award from the Maryland Association of Counties.[8]
See also
- Maryland State Legislature
- Maryland State Senate
- Maryland Senate Committees
- Maryland Joint Committees
- Maryland State Senate District 1
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cumberland Times-News, "Edwards retiring from state Senate," July 13, 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 March 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Edwards' 2006 campaign contributions," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland Senate, "George Edwards," accessed October 21, 2009
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Maryland State Senate District 1 2007-2023 |
Succeeded by Mike McKay (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Maryland House of Delegates 1983-2007 |
Succeeded by - |
