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Heather Sinclair
Heather Sinclair (Republican Party) ran for election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 36. She lost in the Republican primary on July 19, 2022.
Biography
Heather Sinclair was born in Salisbury, Maryland. Sinclair's career experience includes working as a paralegal and as a court appointed special advocate.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 36
Incumbent Stephen Hershey Jr. won election in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stephen Hershey Jr. (R) | 96.3 | 36,806 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.7 | 1,424 | ||
| Total votes: 38,230 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 36
Incumbent Stephen Hershey Jr. defeated Rick Bowers and Heather Sinclair in the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 36 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Hershey Jr. | 65.5 | 8,119 |
| Rick Bowers | 22.9 | 2,838 | ||
 | Heather Sinclair | 11.6 | 1,439 | |
| Total votes: 12,396 | |||
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2018
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 36
Incumbent Stephen Hershey Jr. defeated Heather Sinclair in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Hershey Jr. (R) | 65.1 | 33,028 |
| Heather Sinclair (D) | 34.9 | 17,691 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 50,751 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 36
Heather Sinclair advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 36 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heather Sinclair | 100.0 | 5,704 |
| Total votes: 5,704 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 36
Incumbent Stephen Hershey Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 36 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Hershey Jr. | 100.0 | 9,236 |
| Total votes: 9,236 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Heather Sinclair did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Heather Sinclair completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sinclair's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
My top three priorities if elected are direct representation, which means I represent the people who elect me not special interests; passing legislation to require state government to become more transparent than it's ever been, which will allow voters to make informed choices on bills and voting for politicians in the future; and reforming healthcare to create a patient-centered healthcare system.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I'm passionate about people and all public policy affects people. I'm passionate about Constitutional Rights, and I'm passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
The characteristics or principles that I think are most important for an elected official are honesty, transparency, ethical behavior, perseverance, leadership, a thorough understanding of the U.S. Constitution as well as the state constitution, and amazing communication and negotiation skills.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
The qualities I possess that I believe will make me a successful officeholder is all the skills I've obtained by lobbying to successfully pass legislation in multiple states. I'm a born leader who takes charge under stress, and I'm an amazing communicator and negotiator both with elected officials and the public. I've had experience in bill drafting, researching issues and laws, lobbying, and getting the public involved in the issues that matter most to them.
What legacy would you like to leave?
What legacy would I like to leave? Success, but most of all, inspiration. I hope I inspire people who have experienced the things I have in my life; juvenile trafficking and homelessness, child abuse, domestic violence, illness, injustice, and poverty, and they are inspired to reach really high for their goals and never let their past stop them. Instead, turn your pain into power and help others. I believe that's what we are here to do.
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See also
2022 Elections
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