Leon Pinkett III

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Leon Pinkett III

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Democratic Party

Prior offices

Baltimore City Council District 7

Successor: James Torrence

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 2, 2020

Contact

Personal website

Leon Pinkett III (Democratic Party) was a member of the Baltimore City Council in Maryland, representing District 7. Pinkett assumed office in 2016. Pinkett left office on December 10, 2020.

Pinkett (Democratic Party) ran for election as President of the Baltimore City Council in Maryland. Pinkett lost in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2020.

Elections

2020

See also: City elections in Baltimore, Maryland (2020)

General election

General election for Baltimore City Council President

Nick Mosby defeated Jovani Patterson in the general election for Baltimore City Council President on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nick Mosby (D)	79.5	178,689
		Jovani Patterson (R)	19.0	42,628
		Other/Write-in votes	1.5	3,361

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 224,678
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Baltimore City Council President

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Baltimore City Council President on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nick Mosby	40.2	55,424
		Shannon Sneed	29.4	40,474
		Carl Stokes	21.1	29,012
	Submit photo	Leon Pinkett III	4.0	5,503
	Submit photo	Dan Sparaco	2.7	3,755
		Marques Dent	1.6	2,199
	Submit photo	Leo Burroughs	1.0	1,408

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 137,775
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Baltimore City Council President

Jovani Patterson advanced from the Republican primary for Baltimore City Council President on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jovani Patterson	100.0	4,918

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,918
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2016

Leon Pinkett III defeated Tamara Purnell and Nnamdi Scott in the Baltimore City Council election for District 7.

Baltimore City Council Election (2016), District 7, General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Leon Pinkett III	82.94%	12,703
	Republican	Tamara Purnell	9.51%	1,456
	Unaffiliated	Nnamdi Scott	7.23%	1,107
		Write-in votes	0.32%	49
Total Votes				15,315
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Presidential General Election results for Baltimore City," accessed December 11, 2016

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary of the Baltimore City Council election for District 7.

Baltimore City Council Election (2016), District 7, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Leon Pinkett III	24.31%	2,244
	Democratic	Shawn Tarrant	21.41%	1,976
	Democratic	Westley West	18.64%	1,720
	Democratic	Marshall Bell	18.49%	1,706
	Democratic	Shelia Davis	7.60%	701
	Democratic	Antonio Asa	2.82%	260
	Democratic	David McMillan	2.38%	220
	Democratic	Jamar Day	1.42%	131
	Democratic	Kerry Davidson	1.37%	126
	Democratic	Kenneth Paul Church	0.99%	91
	Democratic	Ahmed Royalty	0.59%	54
Total Votes				9,229
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for Baltimore City," May 31, 2016

Campaign themes

2020

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2016

Pinkett's campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:

“	Public Safety Promote public safety through enhanced crime prevention efforts (community-police partnerships, upgraded lighting and installation of cameras) and improved emergency response. Develop and implement pre-booking diversion program as an alternative for minor drug arrests, in order to connect offenders with treatment, employment and housing services. The percentage of 7th District residents living in a food desert is almost twice the city average. Over 7,000 of those residents are either children or seniors. As a result residents of the 7th District are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, more likely to be obese, and more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure. We will develop incentives to attract and retain supermarkets while identifying development sites that target the greatest number of 7th District residents. Jobs & Economy Provide financial incentives for businesses and firms that locate, hire, or expand in underserved areas. Identify and create financial incentives to support the development of small business and entrepreneurs. Create development opportunities to attract investment, especially in the areas of information technology, health sciences and innovation. Promote and expand employment training in information technology, health and bioscience, and advanced manufacturing. Education & Schools Support each school in its efforts to become a Community School that promotes student achievement, positive conditions for learning, and the overall well-being of families and communities. Work with principals and school administrators to identify financial, technical and human capital resources to improve academics, enrichment activities, health care and social supports, family engagement and youth and community development in each school. Expand technology-based education opportunities for youth in schools, libraries, and community-based programs. Expand art programs and recreational and afterschool activities for youth in the schools and community.	”
—Leon Pinkett III (2016)

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Nick Mosby	Baltimore City Council, District 7 2016 – 2020	Succeeded by James Torrence (D)