Mary-Dulany James

Mary-Dulany James (Democratic Party) is a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 34. She assumed office on January 11, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.

James (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 34. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

James is a former Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 34A from 1999 to 2015.

Biography

Mary-Dulany James graduated from Havre de Grace High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland at College Park and a law degree from the University of Maryland. James' career experience includes working as a partner with the law firm of James and Zink.^[1]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

James was assigned to the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, James served on these committees:

Appropriations
Oversight Committee on Pensions
Special Subcommittee on Program Open Space/Agricultural Land Preservation
Subcommittee on Capital Budget
Subcommittee on Health and Human Resources, Chair

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, James served on these committees:

Appropriations
- Oversight Committee on Pensions
- Subcommittee on Capital Budget
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Resources (Chair)
Base Realignment & Closure

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Maryland State Senate District 34

Mary-Dulany James defeated Christian Miele in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 34 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mary-Dulany James (D)	50.5	22,858
	Christian Miele (R)	49.2	22,267
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	98

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,223
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 34

Mary-Dulany James defeated Mary Ann Lisanti in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 34 on July 19, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Mary-Dulany James	65.6	6,598
	Mary Ann Lisanti	34.4	3,453

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,051
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 34

Christian Miele defeated Walter Tilley in the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 34 on July 19, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Christian Miele	73.7	7,317
	Walter Tilley	26.3	2,616

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,933
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